Bus from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fresno to San Francisco on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)
San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Amtrak Station
San Francisco Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Amtrak Station
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:56 PM PST.

Get from Fresno to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
9h 55mAverage Duration
260 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Fresno to San Francisco?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Fresno to San Francisco start from $49. The average price for this route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Fresno to San Francisco?

    The average bus travel time from Fresno to San Francisco is 9h 55m, covering a distance of 260 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Fresno to San Francisco route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Fresno to San Francisco?

    The earliest bus departs from Fresno to San Francisco at 3:55am. And the latest bus departs at 1:10pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Fresno to San Francisco?

    A bus trip from Fresno to San Francisco generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Fresno to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Fresno to San Francisco?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Fresno to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Fresno to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-25
$90
11-26
$160
Today
$108
11-28
$143
11-29
$116
11-30
$128
12-01
$156
12-02
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $90

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $160 for a bus ticket from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-11-29.

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