✓ Top Deals ✓ Compare all buses ✓ The One Simple Search

Bus tickets San Francisco to San Diego from £33

Find a coach from San Francisco to San Diego: Compare 2 companies
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to San Diego

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Francisco to San Diego from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £58
tomorrow
from £49
Wednesday
from £49
Thursday
from £49
Friday
from £33
Saturday
from £34
Sunday
from £34

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 55m
    0
    08:05
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    22:00
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58
  • FlixBus
    16h 0m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    15:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58
  • Greyhound US
    15h 30m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    22:00
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £59
  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    11:50
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • Greyhound US
    13h 10m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    11:50
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £63
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to San Diego via Oakland, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 9%
      12h 30m
      San Francisco
      12 km
      23:20
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      11:50
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £53
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      16h 0m
      0
      06:00
      San Francisco
      Salesforce Transit Center
      15:05
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £29
    • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      16:15
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      22:00
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    16h 0m
    0
    06:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    22:00
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £49
  • Greyhound US
    17h 55m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £49
  • Greyhound US
    23h 25m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    15:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    16h 0m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    15:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    22:00
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    10:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      16h 0m
      0
      06:00
      San Francisco
      Salesforce Transit Center
      15:05
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £29
    • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      16:15
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      22:00
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    13h 10m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    11:50
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £49
  • Greyhound US
    16h 0m
    0
    06:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    22:00
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    22:00
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    10:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    11:50
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • Greyhound US
    23h 25m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    15:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      16h 0m
      0
      06:00
      San Francisco
      Salesforce Transit Center
      15:05
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £29
    • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      16:15
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      22:00
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    13h 10m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    11:50
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £49
  • Greyhound US
    16h 0m
    0
    06:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    22:00
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £55
  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    11:50
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £55
  • Greyhound US
    17h 55m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    09:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    01:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      16h 0m
      0
      06:00
      San Francisco
      Salesforce Transit Center
      15:05
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £29
    • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      16:15
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      22:00
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    11:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £33
  • Greyhound US
    14h 25m
    0
    10:45
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    01:10
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £44
  • Greyhound US
    17h 20m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    13h 55m
    0
    08:05
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    22:00
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £53
  • FlixBus
    13h 55m
    0
    11:40
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    01:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £53

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    11:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £34
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    11:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £41
  • Greyhound US
    14h 25m
    0
    10:45
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    01:10
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    13h 25m
    0
    08:05
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    21:30
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    08:05
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    21:05
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    11:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £34
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    11:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £36
  • Greyhound US
    14h 50m
    0
    10:45
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    01:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    13h 55m
    0
    08:05
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    22:00
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    13h 55m
    0
    11:40
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    01:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between San Francisco and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 45 daily coaches from San Francisco to San Diego. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between San Francisco and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 53 coaches from San Francisco to San Diego, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and San Diego, with 46 offers.

Facts about coaches from San Francisco to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 19 times every day by bus from San Francisco to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to San Diego starting from £33!

Cheapest Bus £33
Fastest Bus 10h 45m
Earliest Coach 06:30
Latest Coach 23:25
Daily Bus Connections 19 Ø
Distance 736.4 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from San Francisco to San Diego

Every day, 19 buses from 2 coach companies leave San Francisco for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/11/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/11
£58
Tuesday 05/11
£49
Wednesday 06/11
£49
Thursday 07/11
£49
Friday 08/11
£33
Saturday 09/11
£41
Sunday 10/11
£34
Monday 11/11
Tuesday 12/11
Wednesday 13/11
£35
Thursday 14/11
£46
Friday 15/11
Saturday 16/11
£34
Sunday 17/11
£34
Monday 18/11
Tuesday 19/11
£46
Wednesday 20/11
£44
Thursday 21/11
Friday 22/11
£70
Saturday 23/11
£61
Sunday 24/11
£61
Monday 25/11
Tuesday 26/11
£84
Wednesday 27/11
Thursday 28/11
£87
Friday 29/11
Saturday 30/11
Sunday 01/12

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco to San Diego, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £33, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Francisco to San Diego. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £58.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to San Diego, with £33. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £43.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to San Diego

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Francisco to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Francisco to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from San Francisco to San Diego are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and San Diego

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in San Francisco and San Diego.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to San Diego

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from San Francisco to San Diego? Or which bus companies serve the route San Francisco to San Diego? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Francisco to San Diego bus

How much does a San Francisco - San Diego coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Francisco - San Diego bus trip is available from £33 and takes 12h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Francisco to San Diego?

The connection San Francisco to San Diego is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £33 to £75. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the San Francisco - San Diego route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from San Francisco to San Diego is offered by roughly 19 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to San Diego from San Francisco take?

The quickest coach from San Francisco to San Diego is provided by FlixBus and takes 10h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £53. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Francisco to San Diego?

The earliest bus to San Diego departs from San Francisco at 06:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from San Francisco to San Diego?

The latest bus to San Diego departs from San Francisco at 23:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the San Francisco - San Diego route?

Passengers looking to travel from San Francisco to San Diego can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco and San Diego by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to San Diego from San Francisco?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the San Francisco San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Francisco San Diego bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Francisco to San Diego on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Francisco to San Diego

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Francisco and to San Diego

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Francisco and to San Diego. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To show you the best bus deals, we and our partners use technical, analytical, and marketing cookies for ads personalisation. We remember your anonymized details to provide a personalized experience.