Bus from San Francisco, US to Long Beach, CA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Long Beach on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
409 Townsend St, SF
Long Beach Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
San Francisco Bus Station
Long Beach Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
San Francisco Bus Station
Long Beach Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
San Francisco Bus Station
Long BeachNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:07 PM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Long Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
14h 25mAverage Duration
585 kmDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Long Beach, CA 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 San Francisco to Long Beach?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Long Beach start from $86. The average price for this route is around $176. 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 San Francisco to Long Beach?

    The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Long Beach is 14h 25m, covering a distance of 585 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

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

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Long Beach at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Francisco to Long Beach generates an estimated 15 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 San Francisco to Long Beach?

    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 San Francisco to Long Beach?

    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 San Francisco to Long Beach?

    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 San Francisco to Long Beach?

    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.

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$266
11-27
$196
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11-30
$273
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Long Beach, CA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $196

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

You can expect to pay from $196 to $316 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Long Beach, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $273 which is on 2025-11-30.

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