Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There are 23 intercity buses per day from San Diego to Las Cruces. Traveling by bus from San Diego to Las Cruces usually takes around 20 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 10 minutes.
Distance | 606 mi (975 km) |
Shortest duration | 15h 10m |
Cheapest price | $68.48 |
Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from San Diego to Las Cruces?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from San Diego to Las Cruces that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Los Limousines usually offers more choice, with 17 scheduled trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus US | 9 | 23h 30m | $170.27 |
Los Limousines | 17 | 19h 47m | $121.78 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 9 trips per day from San Diego to Las Cruces, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Book Los Limousines from San Diego to Las Cruces from $115. There are 17 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from San Diego to Las Cruces and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Las Cruces. In San Diego, Los Limousines departs to Las Cruces from Cross Border Xpress CBX and one other station. In Las Cruces, Los Limousines arrives at Las Cruces Bus Station .
An average trip on Los Limousines from San Diego to Las Cruces takes 19 hours and 47 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Las Cruces in 15 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 17 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Las Cruces.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 20 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 606 miles from San Diego to Las Cruces. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 10 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.
Because many passengers travel from San Diego to Las Cruces at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Diego to Las Cruces, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 23 scheduled buses that travel from San Diego to Las Cruces 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 San Diego to Las Cruces; ticket prices start at $134.10.
City Information
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 San Diego?
Main departure station: Cross Border Xpress CBX
Buses to Las Cruces leave from 7 stations in San Diego.
All bus stations in San Diego:
Cross Border Xpress CBX
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
La Jolla - UC San Diego
San Ysidro Transit Center
SDSU - 5716 Hardy Ave
Balboa Park - Presidents Way
Where does the bus arrive in Las Cruces?
Main arrival station: Las Cruces Bus Station
Buses arrive in Las Cruces at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Las Cruces:
Las Cruces Bus Station
Las Cruces, New Mexico
1685 E University Ave
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Las Cruces to San Diego?
Search Bus TicketsWanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more
- Bus Tickets
- United States
- New Mexico
- Las Cruces
- San Diego to Las Cruces