Bus Tickets from Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Salt Lake City to San Diego on September 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Salt Lake City Transit Center
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Salt Lake City Transit Center
Greyhound Bus StopFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Salt Lake City Transit Center
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Bus
Average PriceUS$90 - US$221Average Duration1d 14h
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$189 - US$189Average Duration1d 6h
92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 6hAverage Duration
US$189Cheapest ticket
92kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$122
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 14h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure8:45pm
Distance1007 km

Salt Lake City to San Diego Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Salt Lake City to San Diego, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Salt Lake City - San Diego, CA, US

  1. What is the distance between Salt Lake City and San Diego?

    It's about 1011 km (627 miles) from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Central Station, in Salt Lake City, and end it at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-14
US$104
09-15
US$109
Today
US$123
09-17
US$91
09-18
No data
09-19
US$119
09-20
US$110
09-21
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Sep 17, 2025 with a price of US$91

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$91 to US$123 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$91 which is on 2025-09-17.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Salt Lake City and San Diego!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Salt Lake City to San Diego that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Salt Lake City

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