Bus San Diego to Sacramento: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Sacramento

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

today

$59

tomorrow

$73

Sunday

$65

Monday

$57

Tuesday

Wednesday

$67

Thursday

$71

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 25m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:10 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$59	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	12h 55m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
FlixBus	14h 15m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	14h 35m	11:55 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	2:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
FlixBus	16h 35m	3:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/5/2025 3:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 25m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:10 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	13h 50m	12:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	2:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	14h 15m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
Limousine Express	11h 15m	1:15 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	12:30 PM	Sacramento	Sacramento Franklin Blvd Bus Stop	Basic	$93	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:15:00 AM to Sacramento Franklin Blvd Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Limousine Express	12h 55m	11:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	12:40 AM	Sacramento	Sacramento Franklin Blvd Bus Stop	Basic	$93	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:45:00 AM to Sacramento Franklin Blvd Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 25m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:10 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	19h 10m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	8:55 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
FlixBus	14h 15m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	14h 35m	11:55 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	2:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Greyhound US	12h 55m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 25m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:10 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	16h 35m	3:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/8/2025 3:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
FlixBus	19h 10m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	8:55 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 55m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Limousine Express	11h 15m	1:15 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	12:30 PM	Sacramento	Sacramento Franklin Blvd Bus Stop	Basic	$93	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 AM to Sacramento Franklin Blvd Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 25m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:10 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	14h 10m	6:00 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	8:10 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	17h 5m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/10/2025 9:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
FlixBus	17h 50m	8:40 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	2:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Limousine Express	11h 15m	1:15 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	12:30 PM	Sacramento	Sacramento Franklin Blvd Bus Stop	Basic	$93	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 AM to Sacramento Franklin Blvd Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 25m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:10 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/11/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	17h 5m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
FlixBus	16h 40m	9:50 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	2:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
FlixBus	19h 10m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	8:55 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 55m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:30 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	Economy	$147	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Sacramento is $57 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Sacramento

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from San Diego to Sacramento. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between San Diego and Sacramento.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 buses from San Diego to Sacramento, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Sacramento, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Sacramento

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Limousine Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from San Diego to Sacramento in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Sacramento starting from $57!

Cheapest Bus	$57
Fastest Bus	11h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Latest Bus	7:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	472.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Limousine Express

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Sacramento

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave San Diego for Sacramento: 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

$59

Saturday 12/06

$93

Sunday 12/07

$65

Monday 12/08

$57

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$67

Thursday 12/11

$71

Friday 12/12

$65

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$82

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$74

Monday 12/22

$89

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$66

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Sacramento

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

With a price starting from $57, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Sacramento. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $73.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Sacramento, with $57. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $65.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Sacramento

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 San Diego to Sacramento 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 San Diego to Sacramento, 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 San Diego to Sacramento are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to Sacramento

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

Greyhound US from San Diego to Sacramento

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Diego to Sacramento:

Cheapest Price	$57
Fastest Bus	12h 55m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Last Bus	7:35 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Limousine Express from San Diego to Sacramento

Here you will find the key facts about the Limousine Express bus route San Diego to Sacramento:

Cheapest Price	$93
Fastest Bus	11h 15m
Earliest Bus	1:15 AM
Last Bus	11:45 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Sacramento

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

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

Midtown (29th/K)

K Street 2928

Bus Stop

Richards Boulevard 420

Fruitridge Rd

Old Sacramento 2nd St/J St

Sacramento Franklin Blvd Bus Stop

Sacramento Franklin Blvd Sacramento Franklin Blvd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from San Diego to Sacramento? Compare all modes of transports from San Diego to Sacramento.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Sacramento

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

FAQs about the San Diego to Sacramento bus

How much does a San Diego Sacramento bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $57 and takes 13h 25m to reach Sacramento. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $57 and $160. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sacramento.

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

Every day, the San Diego to Sacramento bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Diego to Sacramento is offered by Limousine Express and takes 11h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $93. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Sacramento from San Diego starts at 6:45 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 San Diego to Sacramento?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Sacramento starts at 7:35 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 San Diego Sacramento route?

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

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Sacramento?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Sacramento 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 Limousine Express.

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

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Diego and to Sacramento

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