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

The distance separating Salt Lake City and San Diego is 627 miles (1011 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

If you're headed to San Diego from Salt Lake City, chances are that your bus will leave from Central Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Cabrillo National Monument, Boat Tours in San Diego, La Jolla Cove, Botanical Building and Lily Pond and Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

Bus Salt Lake City to San Diego from $80 | Compare & Save up to 56%

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

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $281	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$215 - $215	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

$215Cheapest ticket

92kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$130

Average bus trip duration1d 13h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure8:45pm

Distance620 miles (1000 km)

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Greyhound

3.5/587,137 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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.

Greyhound Salt Lake City San Diego recent customer reviews

The driver was very professional. The bus broke down for more than 3 hours before the first stop. I was unable to continue my trip due to the delay.

Nicole B.

October 18, 2019

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Salt Lake City to San Diego Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling 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.

Where are the popular stops in Salt Lake City and San Diego?

Stops in Salt Lake City

A - Central 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

Frequently asked questions for your trip Salt Lake City - San Diego, CA, US

What is the distance between Salt Lake City and San Diego?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to San Diego?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

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

Best price found

07/24

$253

07/25

$107

Today

$182

07/27

$80

07/28

$109

07/29

$150

07/30

$117

07/31

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The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of $80

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 $80 to $253 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 $80 which is on 2025-07-27.

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 travelers 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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 13h	Avg Price$130	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$215	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Salt Lake City by bus?

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

You can also go to San Diego, CA, US by train

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