How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to San Francisco?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to San Francisco start from $36. The average price for this route is around $40. 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 Sacramento to San Francisco?

The average bus travel time from Sacramento to San Francisco is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 120 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Sacramento to San Francisco route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sacramento to San Francisco?

The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to San Francisco at 9:40am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to San Francisco?

A bus trip from Sacramento to San Francisco generates an estimated 3 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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.

Bus Sacramento to San Francisco from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sacramento to San Francisco on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sacramento to San Francisco on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 45m	12:25pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Francisco on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 45m	12:25pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Francisco on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 45m	12:25pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Francisco on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 45m	12:25pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Francisco on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 45m	12:25pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Francisco on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 45m	12:25pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to San Francisco on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 45m	12:25pm	San Francisco Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 35m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to San Francisco

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

120 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $80	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$182 - $324	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and San Francisco?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Stops in San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 47 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $36

Greyhound Sacramento San Francisco recent customer reviews

It was disappointing that the bus was late to leave from Sacramento and we missed an important meeting in San Fran. We had thought given Greyhound is a major company it would at least run on schedule, however sadly not only that it was 40 min late, the driver did not even apologise for the delay or communicated with us as to why he was late. We are visiting from Australia and missed an important meeting we had planned in San Fran.

Naz A.

July 4, 2019

The driver was clearly in a bad mood last night and had an attitude with customers. The bus was running 15 minutes late and the communication system was echoing strangely when announcements were made to update costumers. On a more positive note the driver drive safely and we reached our destination

Louise B.

July 30, 2018

smelled like feces the ENTIRE ride. would not pay even $1 to go on a bus like that.

Cathy N.

May 15, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,478 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

According to 12 reviews, FlixBus received a 2.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $39

FlixBus Sacramento San Francisco recent customer reviews

The driver was a Les on arrival, and because of that made us almost an hour late to our destination we almost missed the concert that we were going to attend

Keyera M.

October 28, 2023

The bus was delayed for more than 1 hour.

E P.

October 25, 2024

On time service & drive safe

浩大.

August 14, 2024

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, 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.

How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to San Francisco start from $36. The average price for this route is around $40. 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 Sacramento to San Francisco?
The average bus travel time from Sacramento to San Francisco is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 120 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Sacramento to San Francisco route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sacramento to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to San Francisco at 9:40am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Sacramento to San Francisco generates an estimated 3 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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

11-28

$49

11-29

$48

Today

$49

12-01

$38

12-02

$31

12-03

$30

12-04

$26

12-05

$30

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $66 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-12-04.