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05/14/2025
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San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by bus

The journey from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by bus is 2,568.55 mi and takes 84 hr 21 min. There are 42 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:00 AM and the last at 11:25 PM. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by bus for as little as $125.68 or as much as $306.10. The best price for this journey is $125.68.

Lowest Price $125.68
Journey Duration 84 hr 21 min
Connection per Day 42
Lowest Price $125.68
Highest Price $306.10
First Departure 6:00 AM
Last Departure 11:25 PM
Distance 2,568.55 mi
Departure San Francisco, CA
Arrival New York, NY
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus

San Francisco, CA to New York, NY Bus Times

Departure date
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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Best time to book San Francisco, CA to New York, NY travel

Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average

Price as departure date approaches

Bus companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $160.85 to $371.98 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 57% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY

The cheapest San Francisco, CA - New York, NY bus tickets can be found for as low as $214.82 if you’re lucky, or $256.81 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $322.03.

Find the best day to travel to New York, NY by bus

When travelling to New York, NY 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 and Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY
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San Francisco, CA to New York, NY CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
289.36kg
Bus
310.03kg
Flight
826.74kg
Car
661.39kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
A bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is $169.91. 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 $125.68.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is $125.68. 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 Francisco, CA and New York, NY by bus?
San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is 2,568.55 mi.
How long does the bus between San Francisco, CA and New York, NY take?
San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is on average 84 hr 21 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 71 hr 50 min.
Which companies operate from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
San Francisco, CA to New York, NY has 42 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY leave?
The earliest bus from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY departs at 6:00 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 Francisco, CA to New York, NY depart?
The latest bus from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY departs at 11:25 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 Francisco, CA to New York, NY 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 $125.68 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.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Francisco, CA and New York, NY is 71 hr 50 min.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Francisco, CA and New York, NY.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by bus?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY creates 310.03kg of CO2 emissions.

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