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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | New York (Hudson Yards) | San Francisco Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | New York Port Authority | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | New York Port Authority | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from New York City to San Francisco
The journey takes about 3 days, 12 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $190, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in New York City and San Francisco?
Stops in New York City
- A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004 - B40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
- C4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
- D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA - E127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
- F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City 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.
How much is the bus ticket from New York City to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to San Francisco start from $190. The average price for this route is around $427. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to San Francisco?
The average bus travel time from New York City to San Francisco is 3d 12h, covering a distance of 4144 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to San Francisco route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to San Francisco at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to San Francisco?
A bus trip from New York City to San Francisco generates an estimated 104 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City 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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to San Francisco?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City 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.
The cheapest trip from New York City to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $225To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $225 to $1,174 for a bus ticket from New York City to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $225 which is on 2025-12-03.
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