Bus Raleigh, NC to San Diego - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego

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

today

$225

tomorrow

Friday

$265

Saturday

Sunday

$387

Monday

$246

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	69h 50m	3:45 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:35 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$225	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/24/2025 3:45:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 50m
Greyhound US	59h 50m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$249	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:30:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 50m
FlixBus	61h 35m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$256	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/24/2025 7:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $256 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	64h 10m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:35 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$265	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/26/2025 9:25:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 10m
FlixBus	78h 5m	3:15 PM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$274	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/26/2025 3:15:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $274 per person are available. Travel duration is 78h 5m
Greyhound US	59h 50m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$275	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/26/2025 9:30:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $275 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 50m
FlixBus	61h 35m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$281	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/26/2025 7:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $281 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 35m
Greyhound US	63h 45m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$541	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/26/2025 9:30:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $541 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	65h 20m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$387	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/28/2025 9:25:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $387 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 20m
FlixBus	63h 15m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	9:40 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$387	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/28/2025 9:25:00 PM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $387 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 15m
FlixBus	63h 40m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:05 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$387	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/28/2025 9:25:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $387 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 40m
Greyhound US	63h 45m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$401	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/28/2025 9:30:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $401 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 45m
Greyhound US	59h 15m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	5:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$405	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/28/2025 9:30:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $405 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	64h 15m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$246	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/29/2025 9:30:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $246 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m
FlixBus	78h 30m	3:15 PM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	6:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$258	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/29/2025 3:15:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 1/1/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $258 per person are available. Travel duration is 78h 30m
FlixBus	65h 55m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	12:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$260	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/29/2025 9:25:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 1/1/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $260 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 55m
FlixBus	64h 0m	5:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$278	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/29/2025 5:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $278 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego is $225 on 12/24/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Raleigh, NC and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Raleigh, NC and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Raleigh, NC to San Diego. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Raleigh, NC and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 buses from Raleigh, NC to San Diego, while Night sees the fewest connections between Raleigh, NC and San Diego, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 11 times every day by bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to San Diego starting from $225!

Cheapest Bus	$225
Fastest Bus	56h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:45 AM
Latest Bus	9:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	2,196.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Raleigh, NC to San Diego

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Raleigh, NC for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/24/2025 and for the following days.

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Wednesday 12/24

$225

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$265

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$387

Monday 12/29

$246

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$350

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The cheapest time to travel from Raleigh, NC to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to San Diego, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $225, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $387.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Raleigh, NC to San Diego, with $225. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $260.

How to save money travelling from Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to San Diego are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Raleigh, NC and San Diego

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

Raleigh Convention Center

S Salisbury St

Greyhound Bus Station

Capital Blvd 2210

New Bern Ave

New Bern Ave 3700

Citgo Gas Station

Buck Jones Rd 1286

White Oak Shopping Center P&R

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Service and Comfort on the bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego

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

FAQs about the Raleigh, NC to San Diego bus

How much does a Raleigh, NC San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $225 and takes 66h 50m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Raleigh, NC to San Diego?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $225 and $621. 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 Raleigh, NC to San Diego each day?

Every day, the Raleigh, NC to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Raleigh, NC to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego is offered by Greyhound US and takes 56h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $553. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Raleigh, NC starts at 7:45 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 Raleigh, NC to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Raleigh, NC for San Diego starts at 9:25 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 Raleigh, NC San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego, passengers can travel with FlixBus 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 Raleigh, NC and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Raleigh, NC 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 and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to San Diego on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Raleigh, NC to San Diego?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Raleigh, NC to San Diego

Economy

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

More bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to San Diego

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to San Diego. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!