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New York, NY to San Diego, CA Bus

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New York, NY to San Diego, CA by bus

The journey from New York, NY to San Diego, CA by bus is 3,911.23 km and takes 76 hrs 4 mins. There are 81 connections per day, with the first departure at 1:30 am and the last at 11:59 pm. It is possible to travel from New York, NY to San Diego, CA by bus for as little as RM 573.24 or as much as RM 1,883.47. The best price for this journey is RM 573.24.

Lowest Price RM 573.24
Journey Duration 76 hrs 4 mins
Connection per Day 81
Lowest Price RM 573.24
Highest Price RM 1,883.47
First Departure 1:30 am
Last Departure 11:59 pm
Distance 3,911.23 km
Departure New York, NY
Arrival San Diego, CA
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from New York, NY to San Diego, CA

The cheapest New York, NY - San Diego, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as RM 810.69 if you’re lucky, or RM 1,236.88 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as RM 1,600.69.

Find the best day to travel to San Diego, CA by bus

When travelling to San Diego, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board FlixBus and Greyhound from New York, NY to San Diego, CA
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New York, NY to San Diego, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
273.79kg
Bus
293.34kg
Flight
782.25kg
Car
625.8kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from New York, NY to San Diego, CA?
A bus ticket from New York, NY to San Diego, CA is RM 1,026.63. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as RM 573.24.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from New York, NY to San Diego, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New York, NY to San Diego, CA is RM 573.24. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New York, NY and San Diego, CA by bus?
New York, NY to San Diego, CA is 3,911.23 km.
How long does the bus between New York, NY and San Diego, CA take?
New York, NY to San Diego, CA is on average 76 hrs 4 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 67 hrs 0 mins.
Which companies operate from New York, NY to San Diego, CA?
The bus journey from New York, NY to San Diego, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from New York, NY to San Diego, CA?
New York, NY to San Diego, CA has 81 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from New York, NY to San Diego, CA leave?
The earliest bus from New York, NY to San Diego, CA departs at 1:30 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from New York, NY to San Diego, CA depart?
The latest bus from New York, NY to San Diego, CA departs at 11:59 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New York, NY to San Diego, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is RM 573.24 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between New York, NY to San Diego, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between New York, NY and San Diego, CA is 67 hrs 0 mins.
Is there a direct bus from New York, NY to San Diego, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between New York, NY and San Diego, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for New York, NY to San Diego, CA by bus?
The bus journey from New York, NY to San Diego, CA creates 293.34kg of CO2 emissions.