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03/26/2025
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Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA by bus

The journey from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA by bus is 2,437.37 mi and takes 72 hr 9 min. There are 4 connections per day, with the first departure at 1:35 AM and the last at 11:30 PM. It is possible to travel from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $153.39 or as much as $227.52. The best price for this journey is $153.39.

Lowest Price $153.39
Journey Duration 72 hr 9 min
Connection per Day 4
Lowest Price $153.39
Highest Price $227.52
First Departure 1:35 AM
Last Departure 11:30 PM
Distance 2,437.37 mi
Departure Richmond, VA
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Greyhound

Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA

The cheapest Richmond, VA - San Francisco, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $81.20 if you’re lucky, or $100.66 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $126.28.

Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by bus

When travelling to San Francisco, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA
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Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
274.58kg
Bus
294.19kg
Flight
784.51kg
Car
627.61kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA is $191.74. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $153.39.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA is $153.39. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Richmond, VA and San Francisco, CA by bus?
Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA is 2,437.37 mi.
How long does the bus between Richmond, VA and San Francisco, CA take?
Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA is on average 72 hr 9 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 65 hr 20 min.
How many bus connections per day go from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA?
Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA has 4 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA departs at 1:35 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA departs at 11:30 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $153.39 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA?
There are on average 4 direct connection(s) from Richmond, VA to go to San Francisco, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Richmond, VA and San Francisco, CA is 65 hr 20 min.
Is there a direct bus from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Richmond, VA and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Richmond, VA to San Francisco, CA creates 294.19kg of CO2 emissions.

Go local from Richmond, VA

Buses Richmond, VA - Washington, DCBuses Richmond, VA - Baltimore, MDBuses Richmond, VA - Virginia Beach, VABuses Richmond, VA - Norfolk, VABuses Richmond, VA - Lynchburg, VABuses Richmond, VA - Charlottesville, VABuses Richmond, VA - Newark, DEBuses Richmond, VA - Fredericksburg, VABuses Richmond, VA - Aberdeen, MDBuses Richmond, VA - Williamsburg, VA

Trending routes

Buses Richmond, VA - New York, NYBuses Richmond, VA - Washington, DCBuses Richmond, VA - Houston, TXBuses Richmond, VA - Philadelphia, PABuses Richmond, VA - Indianapolis, INBuses Richmond, VA - Seattle, WABuses Richmond, VA - Boston, MABuses Richmond, VA - Pittsburgh, PABuses Richmond, VA - Fayetteville, NCBuses Richmond, VA - Miami, FLBuses Richmond, VA - Charlottesville, VABuses Richmond, VA - Atlantic City, NJ

Weekend getaways from Richmond, VA

Buses Richmond, VA - Pittsburgh, PABuses Richmond, VA - Indianapolis, INBuses Richmond, VA - Atlantic City, NJBuses Richmond, VA - Rochester, NYBuses Richmond, VA - Louisville, KYBuses Richmond, VA - Fayetteville, NCBuses Richmond, VA - Stamford, CTBuses Richmond, VA - Columbus, OHBuses Richmond, VA - Framingham, MABuses Richmond, VA - Schenectady, NYBuses Richmond, VA - Gainesville, GABuses Richmond, VA - Philadelphia, PA

International routes from Richmond, VA and nearby areas

Buses Washington, DC - TorontoBuses Baltimore, MD - TorontoBuses Baltimore, MD - MontrealBuses Washington, DC - MontrealBuses Washington, DC - OttawaBuses Baltimore, MD - OttawaBuses Washington, DC - VancouverBuses Washington, DC - Niagara Falls

Other destinations from Richmond, VA

Buses Richmond, VA - Seattle, WABuses Richmond, VA - Houston, TXBuses Richmond, VA - Oklahoma City, OKBuses Richmond, VA - Philadelphia, PABuses Richmond, VA - Albuquerque, NMBuses Richmond, VA - Omaha, NEBuses Richmond, VA - Louisville, KYBuses Richmond, VA - Kansas City, MOBuses Richmond, VA - Virginia Beach, VABuses Richmond, VA - Columbus, OHBuses Richmond, VA - Rochester, NYBuses Richmond, VA - Washington, DC

Main routes to San Francisco, CA

Buses Philadelphia, PA - San Francisco, CABuses Los Angeles, CA - San Francisco, CABuses San Diego, CA - San Francisco, CABuses Chicago, IL - San Francisco, CABuses Austin, TX - San Francisco, CABuses Columbus, OH - San Francisco, CABuses Detroit, MI - San Francisco, CABuses Indianapolis, IN - San Francisco, CABuses Charlotte, NC - San Francisco, CABuses Houston, TX - San Francisco, CABuses Boston, MA - San Francisco, CABuses San Antonio, TX - San Francisco, CA

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