What is the distance between Boston and San Diego?

The distance separating Boston and San Diego is 2576 miles (4155 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to San Diego?

If you're headed to San Diego from Boston, chances are that your bus will leave from Back Bay Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Old Point Loma Lighthouse, La Jolla Cove, Coronado, Old Town and Botanical Building and Lily Pond.

Bus Boston to San Diego from $408 | Refundable Tickets

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 28 at 8:55pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Brookline
Arrival time: September 1 at 3:40pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: 5716 Hardy Ave
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 21h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 28 at 7:35pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 31 at 5:35pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 1h
Departure time: August 28 at 7:35pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 31 at 6:10pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 1h
Departure time: August 28 at 7:35pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 31 at 5:45pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 1h
Departure time: August 28 at 7:35pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 31 at 5:35pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 1h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to San Diego.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$169 - $776	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$322 - $563	Average Duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 378kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Boston to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $322, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3d 3hAverage Duration

$322Cheapest ticket

378kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$435

Average bus trip duration3d 11h

Number of daily buses26

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance2568 miles (4141 km)

Latest bus departure8:55pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,212 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,283 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and San Diego?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

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The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of $408

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Boston to San Diego.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Boston to San Diego, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Boston to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to San Diego, CA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d 11h	Avg Price$435	Daily Departures26
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 3h	Avg Price$486	Daily Departures4

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - San Diego, CA, US

What is the distance between Boston and San Diego?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to San Diego?

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to San Diego, CA, US?

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