Based on 11446 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $74
FlixBus San Diego San Francisco recent customer reviews
Both of my overnight bus drivers were kind, cared about safety and were very informative, keeping us abreast of what was happening with the fires we were passing through and giving us time updates.
Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $99
Amtrak San Diego San Francisco recent customer reviews
Good, but it’s really cold in the bus and train. We told that to driver but he didnt do anything about that. Everything else is good
Based on 12 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3.5 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $93, with the trip lasting on average 715.
Greyhound San Diego San Francisco recent customer reviews
I Will use ir agin. Justo clean they bathrooms. They drivers are excellent persons
4 out of 5 stars
Manuel G.
It was actually 3 busses. San Diego to Los Angeles, then to Sacramento, then to San francisco. But when I arrived in Los Angeles I discovered that there was a direct bus to San francisco at around the same time. But when I was searching for my ticket that option wasn't offered to me. So I could've avoided two bus changes and could've had just one instead. So, that was a shame.
I also want to say that Beverly, the driver from Los Angeles to Sacramento (sched 9606 on the 7th of November) was very cool and she did a great job. Even though the bus was late to Sacramento it wasn't the driver's fault. The company should account for traffic when making a schedule which they didn't. But Beverly was great, please give her a bonus or an extra day off.
4 out of 5 stars
Ainur A.
The buses doesn’t smell gud. They smell like urine
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US by bus
What is the travel distance from San Diego to San Francisco?
The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is around 739 km (458 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to San Francisco?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-23
$269
11-24
$269
Today
$277
11-26
$277
11-27
$161
11-28
$179
11-29
$277
11-30
$277
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $161
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $161 to $277 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $161 which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $161
