Bus Dayton, OH to San Diego - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dayton, OH to San Diego from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$222

tomorrow

$190

Sunday

$178

Monday

$218

Tuesday

$188

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	55h 25m	7:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	12:00 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$222	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/23/2026 7:35:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
Greyhound US	52h 55m	4:25 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$242	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/23/2026 4:25:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m
FlixBus	58h 25m	10:55 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$247	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/23/2026 10:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	54h 35m	7:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	11:10 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$190	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/24/2026 7:35:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 35m
Greyhound US	54h 55m	7:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	11:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$190	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/24/2026 7:35:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 55m
FlixBus	61h 55m	12:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	11:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/24/2026 12:35:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 55m
FlixBus	61h 35m	12:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	11:10 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$193	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/24/2026 12:35:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 35m
Greyhound US	68h 20m	6:10 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	11:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$194	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/24/2026 6:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	61h 35m	12:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	11:10 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/25/2026 12:35:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 35m
Greyhound US	68h 20m	6:10 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	11:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$178	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/25/2026 6:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 20m
FlixBus	61h 55m	12:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	11:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$179	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/25/2026 12:35:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 55m
Greyhound US	54h 55m	7:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	11:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$182	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/25/2026 7:35:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 55m
Greyhound US	54h 35m	7:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	11:10 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$182	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/25/2026 7:35:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	62h 25m	12:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	12:00 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$218	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/26/2026 12:35:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 25m
Greyhound US	55h 25m	7:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	12:00 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$221	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/26/2026 7:35:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
Greyhound US	52h 55m	4:25 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$252	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/26/2026 4:25:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $252 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m
FlixBus	58h 25m	10:55 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$256	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/26/2026 10:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $256 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Dayton, OH to San Diego via Indianapolis, you can save more than $57? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  70h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:25 PM
  
  Dayton, OH
  Northwest Hub Transit Center
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/27/2026 4:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- Greyhound US
  
  51h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:30 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $143
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 10/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 25m
Travel time is 20h 10m longer, but you will save $57

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	68h 20m	6:10 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	11:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$188	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/27/2026 6:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 20m
FlixBus	69h 30m	12:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	7:05 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$189	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/27/2026 12:35:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 30m
Greyhound US	54h 35m	7:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	11:10 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$191	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/27/2026 7:35:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 35m
Greyhound US	54h 55m	7:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	11:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$191	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/27/2026 7:35:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 55m
FlixBus	61h 35m	12:35 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	11:10 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/27/2026 12:35:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Dayton, OH to San Diego via Indianapolis, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  70h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:25 PM
  
  Dayton, OH
  Northwest Hub Transit Center
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) at 10/27/2026 4:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- Greyhound US
  
  51h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:30 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $143
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 10/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 25m
Travel time is 18h 30m longer, but you will save $27

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego is $143 on 11/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dayton, OH and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Dayton, OH and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Dayton, OH to San Diego. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Dayton, OH and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 25 buses from Dayton, OH to San Diego, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Dayton, OH and San Diego, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dayton, OH to San Diego starting from $143!

Cheapest Bus	$143
Fastest Bus	49h 20m
Earliest Bus	7:35 AM
Latest Bus	6:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	1,888.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Dayton, OH to San Diego

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Dayton, OH for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

$220

Saturday 10/24

$219

Sunday 10/25

$178

Monday 10/26

$218

Tuesday 10/27

$188

Wednesday 10/28

Thursday 10/29

Friday 10/30

Saturday 10/31

$214

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

Tuesday 11/03

$172

Wednesday 11/04

$181

Thursday 11/05

$214

Friday 11/06

$216

Saturday 11/07

$215

Sunday 11/08

$143

Monday 11/09

Tuesday 11/10

$155

Wednesday 11/11

Thursday 11/12

$213

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Dayton, OH to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dayton, OH to San Diego, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $143, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $218.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dayton, OH to San Diego, with $143. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $187.

How to save money travelling from Dayton, OH to San Diego

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dayton, OH to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Dayton, OH to San Diego are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dayton, OH and San Diego

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Dayton, OH and San Diego.

Bus Stop

South Town Center

Miamisburg-Centerville Rd (At the 725 S.R. SAKE Japanese steakhouse) 2146

Mound @ Germantown Bus Stop

Northwest Hub Transit Center

Shiloh Springs Rd 2075

Old Troy Pike

Old Troy Pike 7581

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Downtown

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Dayton, OH to San Diego? Or which bus companies serve the route Dayton, OH to San Diego? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dayton, OH to San Diego bus

How much does a Dayton, OH San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $143 and takes 58h 35m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dayton, OH to San Diego?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $143 and $256. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

On average, how many connections are available from Dayton, OH to San Diego each day?

Every day, the Dayton, OH to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Dayton, OH to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego is offered by Greyhound US and takes 49h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $209. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Dayton, OH starts at 7:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Dayton, OH for San Diego starts at 6:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Dayton, OH San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dayton, OH and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Dayton, OH and San Diego by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Dayton, OH to San Diego bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Dayton, OH San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dayton, OH San Diego bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dayton, OH to San Diego on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Dayton, OH to San Diego?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dayton, OH to San Diego

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Dayton, OH and to San Diego

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dayton, OH and to San Diego. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!