Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to San Diego, CA, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Henrico
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: September 7 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: September 7 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: September 7 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to San Diego.

Bus
Average Price$128 - $796Average Duration3d
91kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$401 - $2,136Average Duration3d 11h
330kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day
3d Average Duration
$128Cheapest ticket
91kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$355
Average bus trip duration3d
Number of daily buses30
Earliest bus departure4:40am
Distance2248 miles (3625 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Richmond to San Diego Bus

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Sep 1, 2025 with a price of $141

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

You can expect to pay from $141 to $222 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $222 which is on 2025-09-05.

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

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 Richmond to San Diego.

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Did you know?

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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 Richmond, VA, US to San Diego, CA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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