How far is Sacramento from San Diego?

About 473 miles (762 km) separate Sacramento and San Diego.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to San Diego?

Most of the buses traveling from Sacramento to San Diego leave from Greyhound Sacramento Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Pacific Surf School, Botanical Building and Lily Pond, USS Midway Museum, La Jolla Cove and The Gaslamp Quarter.

Bus Sacramento to San Diego from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to San Diego on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 20m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	18h 15m	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	3:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	11h 30m	3:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	17h 50m	3:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Diego on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 20m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	16h 15m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	14h 35m	9:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 55m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	12h 49m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Diego on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	14h 35m	9:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 20m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	16h 15m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 55m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	15h 5m	10:10pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Diego on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	14h 35m	9:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 20m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	16h 15m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 55m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	15h 5m	10:10pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Diego on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 55m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 20m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	16h 15m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	14h 35m	9:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Diego on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 55m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 20m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	16h 15m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	14h 35m	9:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Diego on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 55m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 20m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	18h 15m	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	14h 35m	9:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Diego on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	17h 50m	3:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	3:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	11h 30m	3:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	18h 15m	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	14h 35m	9:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	13h 55m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

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Bus Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86

Average bus trip duration15h 45m

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure6:00am

Distance470 miles (757 km)

Latest bus departure9:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,808 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Sacramento San Diego recent customer reviews

Very good bus driver. Explained very well what was going on. Safe driver.

Marysue M.

December 22, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,301 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Sacramento San Diego recent customer reviews

Friendly staff and clean busses. Nice work!

Laura F.

May 12, 2017

Los Limousines

3.5/5251 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,506 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

According to the users, Amtrak provides a smooth and efficient service. The chat representative's assistance in modifying reservations has been positively highlighted, contributing to an overall satisfying experience without disruptions or delays.

Amtrak Sacramento San Diego recent customer reviews

Smooth ride without disruptions or delays. There was nothing to dislike.

Tiffani M.

March 22, 2025

Amtrak chat rep modified my reservation and made me very happy

Choco C.

August 5, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and San Diego?

Stops in Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

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10/05

$100

10/06

$89

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$89

10/08

$89

10/09

$83

10/10

$85

10/11

$78

10/12

$78

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $78

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You can expect to pay from $78 to $219 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-10-11.

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