The cheapest and fastest buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Of the 5 buses that leave Union Station, Los Angeles, CA for Old Town Station, San Diego, CA on Sat, Dec 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 20 the direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sat, Dec 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €259.
Distance: 174 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price | €259 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA buses for today, Friday, December 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h25 | 7:45 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h15 | 10:10 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h00 | 12:25 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h40 | 2:10 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3h00 | 1:20 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €29 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 16:30, the last at 16:30. The fastest bus covers the 174 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 174 km |
Average bus duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 16:30 |
Last bus 16:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, LAX FlyAway from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CAYou can travel by bus between Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound, LAX FlyAway for as low as €29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Old Town Station, San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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