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What's the best way to get from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA? If you're not sure, don't worry - Virail can help you. The only thing you have to do is enter your planned travel dates, and let Virail's powerful search tool deal with the rest. We'll look at the routes offered by our trusted travel partners to give you all your available options. Whether you want to travel by plane, train, bus, carpool, or something else, we'll find your ideal solution. You can filter your results according to price, departure or arrival time, journey duration, number of connections, one-way or round trip - anything you want. Virail will give you a full, clear picture of how to get from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA, then transfer you to your chosen provider's website to complete your booking.

How much do bus tickets from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA cost?

When you're traveling from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA, you can expect to pay an average of approximately $ 80.40. You might be able to find prices as low as $ 42.08, but it all depends on how you travel. Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest bus tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as bus ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper bus tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.

San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA by Bus

The journey from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA by Bus is 738 km and takes 12 h 58 min. There are 10 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:45 and the last at 20:35. It is possible to travel from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA by Bus for as little as $ 42.08 or as much as $ 274.83. The best price for this journey is .

Best Price $ 63.08
Journey Duration 12 h 40 min
Connection per Day 10
Lowest Price $ 63.08
Highest Price $ 140.51
First Departure 06:50
Last Departure 20:35
Distance 458.6 mi
Departure San Diego, CA
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Greyhound, Flixbus,

San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA Bus Times

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San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Flight
210.33kg
Train
10.332kg
Bus
50.184kg
Car
36.162kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA is $ 80.40. 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 $ 42.08.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA is $ 42.08. 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 San Diego, CA and San Francisco, CA by bus?
San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA is 737.8km.
How long does the bus between San Diego, CA and San Francisco, CA take?
San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA is on average 12 h 58 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 9 h 50 min.
Which companies operate from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The bus journey from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound, Flixbus and Amtrak.
How many bus connections per day go from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA?
San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA has 11 connections per day on average. However, depending on the day there are a maximum of 15 and a minimum of 2 connections available.
What time does the first bus from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 06:50. 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 San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 20:35. 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 San Diego, CA 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 $ 63.08 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.
From which stations can I leave from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA?
There are 6 station(s) that you can depart from San Diego, CA to go to San Francisco, CA. You can go from Santa Fe Depot (san Diego), San Diego, La Jolla (westfield Utc), San Diego, Balboa Park (presidents Way), Greyhound Station, La Jolla (utc) and Old Town San Diego and you can arrive at Sf, 5th St & Townsend St, Salesforce Transit Center and San Francisco, Embarcadero Center (drumm & California).
What's the fastest journey time between San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Diego, CA and San Francisco, CA is 9 h 50 min.
Is there a direct bus from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Yes there is a direct bus between San Diego, CA and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA creates 50.184kg of CO2 emissions.

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