The cheapest and fastest buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€31
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 €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 5 buses that leave Union Station, Los Angeles, CA for Old Town Station, San Diego, CA on Thu, Feb 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 05 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 Thu, Feb 05 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 bus, train, and flight 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 €20. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €107.
Distance: 174 km
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price | €332 Average price |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m 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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Live departures
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, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:25 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 4h00 | 12:25 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 | |
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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 10 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 174 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 174 km |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 22:20 |
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 €20. 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.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.


