San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA Bus
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San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus
The journey from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus is 459.01 mi and takes 14 hr 58 min. There are 16 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:01 AM and the last at 10:10 PM. It is possible to travel from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $62.58 or as much as $189.87. The best price for this journey is $62.58.
| Lowest Price | $62.58 |
| Journey Duration | 14 hr 58 min |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak 16 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak $62.58 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak $189.87 |
| First Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak 6:01 AM |
| Last Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak 10:10 PM |
| Distance | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak 459.01 mi |
| Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak San Diego, CA |
| Arrival | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak San Francisco, CA |
| Carriers | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak |
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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA
The cheapest San Diego, CA - San Francisco, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $62.22 if you’re lucky, or $87.93 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $167.56.
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 FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus.
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San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
51.71kg
Bus
55.4kg
Flight
147.74kg
Car
118.19kg
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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 $99.66. 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 $62.58.
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 $62.58. 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 459.01 mi.
How long does the bus between San Diego, CA and San Francisco, CA take?
San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA is on average 14 hr 58 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 11 hr 40 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 Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 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 16 connection(s) per day on average.
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 6:01 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 San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 10:10 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 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 $62.58 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 San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA?
There are on average 2 direct connection(s) from San Diego, CA to go to San Francisco, CA.
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 11 hr 40 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 55.4kg of CO2 emissions.