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San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA Bus

from £64.99

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA

Avg. trip duration

13 hr 5 mins

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Avg. distance

529 miles

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Cheapest trip

From £64.99

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1

Avg. trips a day

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Bus stations and stops in San Francisco, CA

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Frequently asked questions

Passengers travelling from San Francisco to San Diego by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the San Francisco to San Diego route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the San Francisco -San Diego route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between San Francisco and San Diego is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, night coach services run from San Francisco to San Diego. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
Yes, weekend bus options are available from San Francisco to San Diego. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
In San Francisco, there are 2 coach stops. As for San Diego, it has 4 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between San Francisco and San Diego. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from San Francisco to San Diego is set for 23:25.
The first coach service from San Francisco to San Diego is at 06:30.
The route between San Francisco and San Diego generally takes about 13 hours 5 minutes by coach and covers approximately 532 miles.
Bus tickets from San Francisco to San Diego with FlixBus are available from as low as £64.99.

Bus travel from San Francisco to San Diego: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between San Francisco and San Diego starting from £64.99 (average ticket cost: £88.99).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from San Francisco to San Diego lasts approximately 13 hours 5 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between San Francisco and San Diego is 532 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules San Francisco-San Diego: to check departure times of coaches between San Francisco and San Diego, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 2 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in San Francisco, there are 2 coach stops. As for San Diego, it has 4 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart San Francisco in the evening and arrive at San Diego in total comfort.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart San Francisco on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in San Diego.