How far is Reno from San Diego?

About 493 miles (796 km) separate Reno and San Diego.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Reno to San Diego leave from Reno Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 La Jolla Cove, SeaWorld San Diego, Pacific Surf School, Torrey Pines Gliderport and USS Midway Museum.

Bus Reno to San Diego from $73 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayAug 14

from $105

TomorrowAug 15

from $127

SatAug 16

SunAug 17

from $127

MonAug 18

from $111

TueAug 19

from $116

WedAug 20

from $119

ThuAug 21

Next departures to San Diego

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 15 at 11:30am
Departure city: Reno
Departure location: Reno
Arrival time: August 16 at 3:40pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: 5716 Hardy Ave
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 15 at 2:10pm
Departure city: Reno
Departure location: Reno Station
Arrival time: August 16 at 5:25am
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 15m
Departure time: August 15 at 11:30am
Departure city: Reno
Departure location: Reno
Arrival time: August 16 at 9:15am
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 45m
Departure time: August 15 at 6:35am
Departure city: Reno
Departure location: Reno
Arrival time: August 15 at 11:50pm
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 15m
Departure time: August 15 at 7:45am
Departure city: Reno
Departure location: Reno Station
Arrival time: August 16 at 5:25am
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 40m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Reno to San Diego.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $263	Average Duration22h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$139 - $139	Average Duration20h 1m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Reno to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 20 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

20h 1mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest ticket

72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reno to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration22h

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure6:15am

Distance490 miles (789 km)

Latest bus departure11:30am

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Greyhound

3.5/587,174 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,040 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Amtrak

4/55,390 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Reno to San Diego Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Reno to San Diego.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Diego from Reno, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Reno and San Diego?

Stops in Reno

A - Reno Station

B - Reno Tahoe Airport

C - Reno Greyhound Bus 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 Reno - San Diego, CA, US

How far is Reno from San Diego?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reno 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

08/12

$124

08/13

$127

Today

$127

08/15

$127

08/16

$96

08/17

$127

08/18

$119

08/19

$112

The cheapest trip from Reno to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Aug 16, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $190 for a bus ticket from Reno to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-08-16.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Reno to San Diego but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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 Reno to San Diego.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Reno to San Diego.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Reno to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Reno 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 Time22h	Avg Price$120	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time20h 1m	Avg Price$139	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Reno by bus?

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Bus Reno to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

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Reno to San Diego Bus

Where are the popular stops in Reno and San Diego?

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

How far is Reno from San Diego?

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

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

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

Will you be returning to Reno by bus?

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