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The cheapest and fastest buses from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA
Showing times and prices for Apr 04
Cheapest price
$348
Average price
$386
Fastest journey
1 d 11 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 15 h 6 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
1858 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA will cost around $386 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $348.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined10:35 PM49h40Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA$3481One-way4 transfers- FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined10:50 PM49h25Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA$3481One-way4 transfers
+undefined · undefined7:55 PM42h25Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX12:20 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$3601One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus+undefined · undefined12:40 PM49h40Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX12:20 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$3641One-way3 transfers
- undefined · undefined · undefined7:55 AM35h50Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX5:45 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$3821One-way2 transfers
- undefined · undefined · undefined7:55 AM36h25Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX6:20 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$3671One-way2 transfers
- undefined · undefined+FlixBus7:55 AM40h20Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA$3911One-way2 transfers
- undefined · undefined · undefined+FlixBus3:05 AM41h05Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX6:10 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$5321One-way4 transfers
- +undefined · undefined7:55 PM41h50Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX11:45 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$3851One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Austin, TX to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $213.
Distance: 1154 miles (1858 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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$248 Average price | $148 Average price Cheapest | $274 Average price |
45h 26m Average total duration 44h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 40h 15m Average total duration 39h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Austin, TX to San Diego, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 41h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $525 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 40h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $367 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 54h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $395 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 51h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $408 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 50h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $364 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 49h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $364 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 41h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $360 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 45h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $348 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 45h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $348 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 45h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $414 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 44h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $348 |
Live departures
Austin, TX to San Diego, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to San Diego, CA buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:55 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 36h25 | 1:20 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 12:55 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 40h20 | 5:15 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 2 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:55 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 35h50 | 12:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 1:20 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 54h00 | 7:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 1:20 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 53h25 | 6:45 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 4:00 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 51h20 | 7:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 4:00 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 50h45 | 6:45 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
| +undefined · undefined | 12:55 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 42h25 | 7:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2 transfers | |
| +undefined · undefined | 12:55 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 41h50 | 6:45 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:35 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 45h45 | 1:20 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 4 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:35 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 45h10 | 12:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:35 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 49h40 | 5:15 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 4 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:50 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 44h55 | 12:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:50 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 45h30 | 1:20 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 4 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:50 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 49h25 | 5:15 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 4 transfers | |
| +undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 4:10 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 45h00 | 1:10 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4 transfers | |
| +undefined · undefined · undefined | 4:10 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 45h10 | 1:20 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 3 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 4:45 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 48h30 | 5:15 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 4 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 4:45 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 44h00 | 12:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 8:05 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 41h05 | 1:10 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA
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Buses from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA run on average 28 times per day, taking around 44h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $148 (€120) but you can travel from only $60 (€49) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1154 miles (1858 km) distance in 40h 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $60 (€49)
Distance 1154 miles (1858 km) |
Average bus duration 44h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $148 (€120) |
Buses per day 28 |
Fastest bus 40h 25m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $60 (€49)
FAQs: Bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA can start from as little as $148 (€120) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Austin, TX to San Diego, CA is $248 (€202) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA is 40h 25m to travel the 1154 miles (1858 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA leaves at 3:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA leaves at 11:45 PM.
A trip to San Diego, CA from Austin, TX is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 40h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Austin, TX and San Diego, CA including taking a bus, flight, and train.
No, the bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in San Diego, CA are:
- Balboa Park, a sprawling urban park with museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo
- USS Midway Museum, a historic naval aircraft carrier museum offering interactive exhibits and tours
- La Jolla Cove, a picturesque coastal area known for its stunning views and marine life
- Gaslamp Quarter, a lively historic district with Victorian architecture, dining, and entertainment options
- Coronado Beach, a beautiful sandy beach known for its gentle waves and iconic hotel.
The best things to do in San Diego, CA include:
- Explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning views of the skyline and naval ships
- hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life and ocean conservation
- experience the thrill of a whale watching tour off the coast.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA.
No, luggage for the bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA
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The major bus station for departures in Austin is Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza) for your trip from Austin to San Diego.
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Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd
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The major bus station for arrivals in San Diego is San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) for your trip to San Diego from Austin.
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San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District)
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San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
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