New York, NY
San Diego, CA

New York to San Diego by Bus or Train

Flixbus has the cheapest bus ticket from New York to San Diego for only $258, on a trip of approximately 73h 35m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to San Diego.

  • Flixbus logo
    Cheapest
    Bus
    73h 35m
    5 Transfers
  • Greyhound logo
    Fastest
    Bus
    66h 45m
    3 Transfers
  • Greyhound logo
    Earliest
    Bus
    71h 55m
    3 Transfers
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Flixbus
7:45 PM->6:20 PM
Greyhound
8:00 PM->10:00 PM
Amtrak
3:40 PM->12:53 PM

Save $99 if you travel with Flixbus!

Bus from New York to San Diego

The bus trip from New York to San Diego takes approximately 3d 4h 37m duration and covers a distance of about 2426 mi. There are usually 68 buses traveling daily to San Diego and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $258.25 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance2426 mi
Price$258.25
Frequency68
Fastest2d 18h 45m

Train New York to San Diego

It takes an average of 3d 4h 54m to travel from New York to San Diego by train, covering a distance of about 2426 mi. There are usually 6 trains traveling daily from New York to San Diego and tickets for this journey start from $357 when you book in advance.

Distance2426 mi
Price$357
Frequency6
Fastest3d 13m

Flixbus stations in New York

  • NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)

  • NYC Lucky Star 145 Canal

  • NYC Chinatown (28 Allen St)

Flixbus stations in San Diego

  • La Jolla - UC San Diego

  • San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

  • Balboa Park (San Diego)

  • SDSU (Hardy Ave)

  • San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)

  • Downtown SD (Seaport)

  • San Ysidro Bus Terminal

Greyhound stations in New York

  • New York Port Authority

  • New York (GW Bridge)

  • 7-11 - Jd Foods

Greyhound stations in San Diego

  • La Jolla - UC San Diego

  • San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)

  • Downtown SD (Seaport)

  • San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

  • Balboa Park (San Diego)

  • SDSU (Hardy Ave)

  • San Ysidro Bus Terminal

  • 789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village

  • 2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)

  • San Ysidro Transit Center

Amtrak stations in New York

  • NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

Amtrak stations in San Diego

  • Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd

  • 4005 Taylor St

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from New York to San Diego is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.