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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Austin to San Diego from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Greyhound Lines Mexico for the next days.

today
$149
tomorrow
$181
Saturday
$163
Sunday
$134
Monday
$162
Tuesday
$158
Wednesday
$146

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 42h 40m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $149
Valley Transit 40h 30m 7:55 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 10:25 AM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $160
Valley Transit 40h 10m 7:55 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 10:05 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $160
Greyhound US 48h 30m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $171
FlixBus 46h 20m 9:25 PM Austin RedCoach Stop 5:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $175

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 40h 50m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $181
Greyhound US 44h 35m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $181
FlixBus 45h 30m 10:50 PM Austin Austin South Congress Bus Stop 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $181
FlixBus 45h 45m 10:35 PM Austin RedCoach Stop 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $181
Greyhound Lines Mexico 39h 40m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $183

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 43h 25m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $163
FlixBus 44h 20m 10:50 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $163
FlixBus 44h 35m 10:35 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $163
Greyhound Lines Mexico 39h 40m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $164
Greyhound US 44h 35m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $164

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Lines Mexico 39h 40m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $134
Greyhound Lines Mexico 40h 50m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $134
Greyhound US 43h 25m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $134
Greyhound US 44h 35m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $134
FlixBus 44h 20m 10:50 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $134

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 40h 50m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $162
Greyhound US 38h 55m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $175
FlixBus 43h 35m 10:50 PM Austin Austin South Congress Bus Stop 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $175
FlixBus 43h 50m 10:35 PM Austin RedCoach Stop 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $175
Greyhound Lines Mexico 38h 25m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 3:55 PM San Diego La Jolla Village  Economy $181

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 44h 35m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $158
FlixBus 56h 10m 12:10 PM Austin Austin South Congress Bus Stop 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $165
FlixBus 55h 40m 12:40 PM Austin RedCoach Stop 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $167
Greyhound US 38h 55m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $176
Valley Transit 41h 50m 7:55 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 11:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $222

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 40h 50m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $146
Greyhound US 44h 35m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $149
Greyhound Lines Mexico 39h 40m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $169
FlixBus 46h 55m 9:25 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $173
FlixBus 46h 40m 9:40 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $173

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Austin to San Diego is $134 on 9/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Austin and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Austin and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 46 daily buses from Austin to San Diego. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Austin and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 103 buses from Austin to San Diego, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Austin and San Diego, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Austin to San Diego

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico that travel 23 times every day by bus from Austin to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Austin to San Diego starting from $134!

Cheapest Bus $134
Fastest Bus 33h 50m
Earliest Bus 7:55 PM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 23 Ø
Distance 1,154.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US, Greyhound Lines Mexico and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Austin to San Diego

Every day, 23 buses from 4 bus companies leave Austin for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/30
Monday 08/31
Tuesday 09/01
Wednesday 09/02
Thursday 09/03
$149
Friday 09/04
$181
Saturday 09/05
$167
Sunday 09/06
$143
Monday 09/07
$162
Tuesday 09/08
$158
Wednesday 09/09
$169
Thursday 09/10
$158
Friday 09/11
$149
Saturday 09/12
$195
Sunday 09/13
$160
Monday 09/14
$140
Tuesday 09/15
$159
Wednesday 09/16
$142
Thursday 09/17
$157
Friday 09/18
$164
Saturday 09/19
$157
Sunday 09/20
$176
Monday 09/21
$178
Tuesday 09/22
$153
Wednesday 09/23
$149
Thursday 09/24
$147
Friday 09/25
$149
Saturday 09/26

The cheapest time to travel from Austin to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Austin to San Diego, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $127, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Austin to San Diego. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $153.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Austin to San Diego, with $127. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $140.

How to save money travelling from Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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 buses from Austin to San Diego are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Austin to San Diego

These are the most booked bus companies between Austin to San Diego from our users.

Valley Transit from Austin to San Diego

Valley Transit

Here you will find the key facts about the Valley Transit bus route Austin to San Diego:

Cheapest Price $151
Fastest Bus 38h 10m
Earliest Bus 7:55 PM
Last Bus 7:55 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 8/9/2026

All bus stations and stops in Austin and San Diego

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Austin and San Diego.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Austin to San Diego

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

FAQs about the Austin to San Diego bus

How much does a Austin San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $134 and takes 37h 40m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $134 and $227. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

On average, how many connections are available from Austin to San Diego each day?

Every day, the Austin to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 23 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Austin to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from Austin to San Diego is offered by Greyhound US and takes 33h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $173. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Austin starts at 7:55 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Austin to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Austin for San Diego starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Austin San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Austin to San Diego, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Austin 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: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico.

What can I take with me on the Austin to San Diego bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Austin 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 traveling 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 Austin to San Diego on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Austin to San Diego?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 23 daily trips between Austin and San Diego. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Austin to San Diego?

Prices and availability for 23 trips between Austin and San Diego change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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