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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 20 min. There are 46 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:15 AM and the last at 9:25 PM. It is possible to travel from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $52.95 or as much as $89.82. The best price for this journey is $52.95.

Lowest Price $52.95
Journey Duration 14 hr 20 min
Connection per Day 46
Lowest Price $52.95
Highest Price $89.82
First Departure 5:15 AM
Last Departure 9:25 PM
Distance 459.01 mi
Departure San Diego, CA
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak

San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025

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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!

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

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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 $60.97. 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 $52.95.
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 $52.95. 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 20 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 10 hr 15 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., Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA?
San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA has 46 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 5:15 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 9:25 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 $52.95 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 6 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 10 hr 15 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.

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