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Trinidad to San Diego Bus Schedule
Bus from Trinidad to San Diego: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Trinidad to San Diego. Traveling by bus from Trinidad to San Diego usually takes around 32 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 28 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 779 mi (1254 km) |
| Shortest duration | 28h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $210.13 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Trinidad to San Diego?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Trinidad to San Diego. Los Limousines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Limousines | 3 | 1d 8h 9m | $210.63 |
Book Los Limousines from Trinidad to San Diego from $210. There are 3 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Trinidad to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to San Diego. In Trinidad, Los Limousines departs to San Diego from 9960 Santa Fe Trail . In San Diego, Los Limousines arrives at San Ysidro Bus Terminal .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Trinidad to San Diego takes 32 hours and 9 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to San Diego in 28 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Diego.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Trinidad to San Diego
The bus takes an average of 32 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 779 miles from Trinidad to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 28 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 10:00pm and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Trinidad to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Trinidad to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Trinidad to San Diego; ticket prices start at $223.00.
City Information
Trinidad
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Link to image attributionTrinidad is a small, suburban town located near the New Mexico border. It can be found halfway between Denver and Santa Fe. The town is also along the Scenic Highway of Legends, which makes it a perfect pit stop on your trip.
While in Trinidad, you can visit museums like the Trinidad History Museum, A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, Art Cartopia Museum, and Southern Colorado Coal Miners Memorial. It also has locations to enjoy arts, like the Corazon Gallery and Louden-Henritze Archaeology. Trinidad features historic architecture like the Bloom Mansion. Hike, run, or bike in the outdoor areas like the Trinidad Lake State Park, Fishers Peak State Park, and Kit Carson Round-Up Park.
Trinidad has different locations for enjoying beers and wines, with different breweries and brewpubs in and around the city. It also features a vibrant nightlife, including saloons, bars, social clubs, and restaurants for fine dining. Visit Historic Downtown Trinidad to enjoy the local stores, restaurants, bars, and clubs.
You can easily access Trinidad, Colorado, from many other cities when traveling by train, including Amtrak lines like the Amtrak Southwest Chief. Few neighboring cities offer buses to Trinidad, but Greyhound has a couple of lines going to the city.
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Trinidad?
Main departure station: 9960 Santa Fe Trail
Most buses depart from the main station in Trinidad.
All bus stations in Trinidad:
9960 Santa Fe Trail
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: San Ysidro Bus Terminal
All buses from Trinidad arrive at one main station in San Diego.
All bus stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
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