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Coach trips from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA

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Avg. trip duration

11hr40mins

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Avg. distance

514 miles

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Fares for the coach journey between San Francisco and San Diego start from £45.99. To get the best value on FlixBus tickets, consider travelling during off-peak hours and on weekdays. You can secure your ticket through this website or via the FlixBus app. We offer a variety of secure payment options, including card payments, PayPal, and Google Pay. Should you encounter any issues with payment, our payment help page is here to assist. Tickets can also be purchased onboard or at our selling points using cash.
Booking bus tickets between San Diego and San Francisco with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
The route between San Francisco and San Diego covers approximately 515 miles and generally takes about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Travelers journeying from San Francisco to San Diego are entitled to one checked bag (dimensions: 50x80x30 cm or 19.7x31.5x11.8 inches, weight: up to 20 kg or 44 lbs) and a carry on bag (dimensions: 30x42x18 cm or 11.8x16.5x7.1 inches, weight: up to 7 kg or 15.4 lbs) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy. Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.
There's no requirement for a printed 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 first FlixBus service departing from San Francisco to San Diego is scheduled for 06:30.
The last FlixBus of the day from San Francisco to San Diego is at 23:25.
In San Francisco, there are2 coach stops, namely San Francisco (5th/Townsend), San Francisco Bus Station. For San Diego, it has 5 stops.. These stops can be located on the map above.
To keep track of your coach's timely arrival between San Francisco and San Diego, use the FlixBus Real-Time Coach Tracker. This tool provides updated information about potential delays.
Absolutely. Every FlixBus service operating between San Francisco and San Diego caters to passengers with mobility challenges. Our priority is ensuring access and comfort for everyone. Additionally, service animals are welcome on all journeys between these cities. We also accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.
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