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Compare all timetables for the bus from Austin to San Diego

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

today
$225
tomorrow
$231
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
$238
Thursday
$244

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 41h 20m 10:50 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 2:10 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $225
FlixBus 41h 35m 10:35 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 2:10 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $225
Greyhound US 44h 0m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 5:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $226
Greyhound Lines Mexico 36h 40m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 2:10 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $228
Greyhound US 40h 25m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 2:10 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $228

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 41h 50m 10:50 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 2:40 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $231
FlixBus 42h 5m 10:35 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 2:40 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $231
Greyhound US 40h 55m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 2:40 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $231
Greyhound Lines Mexico 37h 10m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 2:40 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $234
Greyhound Lines Mexico 36h 25m 7:55 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $235
  • Did you know that if you travel from Austin to San Diego via El Paso, TX, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      48h 30m
      0
      11:45 PM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      3:35 PM
      El Paso, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $96
      • Waiting Time 10h 25m
    • FlixBus
      21h 15m
      0
      2:00 AM
      El Paso, TX
      Bus Station
      10:15 PM
      San Diego
      Seaport Village
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $106
    Travel time is 14h 5m longer, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 40h 55m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 2:40 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $238
FlixBus 46h 40m 9:40 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $243
FlixBus 46h 25m 9:55 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $243
Greyhound Lines Mexico 37h 10m 3:30 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 2:40 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $244
Greyhound US 39h 55m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 1:40 PM San Diego La Jolla Village  Economy $244
  • Did you know that if you travel from Austin to San Diego via Tucson, AZ, you can save more than $49? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      43h 50m
      0
      11:45 PM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      11:00 PM
      Tucson, AZ
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $109
      • Waiting Time 7h 30m
    • FlixBus
      12h 5m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Tucson, AZ
      University of Arizona
      5:35 PM
      San Diego
      La Jolla Village
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $80
    Travel time is 8h 40m longer, but you will save $49

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 40h 55m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 2:40 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $244
Greyhound US 39h 55m 11:45 PM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 1:40 PM San Diego La Jolla Village  Economy $244
FlixBus 46h 40m 9:40 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $245
FlixBus 46h 25m 9:55 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $245
Greyhound Lines Mexico 36h 25m 7:55 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $248
  • Did you know that if you travel from Austin to San Diego via Tucson, AZ, you can save more than $55? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      43h 50m
      0
      11:45 PM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      11:00 PM
      Tucson, AZ
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $109
      • Waiting Time 7h 30m
    • FlixBus
      12h 5m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Tucson, AZ
      University of Arizona
      5:35 PM
      San Diego
      La Jolla Village
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $80
    Travel time is 9h 25m longer, but you will save $55

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Austin to San Diego is $210 on 12/3/2025. 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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 34 daily buses from Austin to San Diego. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Austin and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 62 buses from Austin to San Diego, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Austin and San Diego, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Austin to San Diego

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound Lines Mexico and Greyhound US that travel 24 times every day by bus from Austin to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Austin to San Diego starting from $210!

Cheapest Bus $210
Fastest Bus 33h 50m
Earliest Bus 3:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 24 Ø
Distance 1,154.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound Lines Mexico and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Austin to San Diego

Every day, 24 buses from 3 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
Friday 12/05
$230
Saturday 12/06
$231
Sunday 12/07
Monday 12/08
Tuesday 12/09
Wednesday 12/10
$238
Thursday 12/11
$244
Friday 12/12
Saturday 12/13
$230
Sunday 12/14
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
Wednesday 12/17
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
Saturday 12/20
Sunday 12/21
Monday 12/22
Tuesday 12/23
Wednesday 12/24
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27

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 $225, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Austin to San Diego. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $244.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Austin to San Diego, with $225. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $249.

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.

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 $210 and takes 39h 20m 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 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $210 and $298. 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 24 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 Lines Mexico and takes 33h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $252. 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 3:30 AM. 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 Lines Mexico and Greyhound US. 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 Lines Mexico and Greyhound US.

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.

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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