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

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Sacramento on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:26 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Francisco to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
120 kmDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$34 - $80Average Duration2h 50m
3kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average Price$237 - $324Average Duration2h 30m
4kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Sacramento, 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 San Francisco to Sacramento?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Sacramento start from $34. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Sacramento?

    The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Sacramento is 2h 50m, covering a distance of 120 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Greyhound.

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

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

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Sacramento at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.

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

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

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

    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 Sacramento?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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
$51
11-29
$48
Today
$51
12-01
$40
12-02
$30
12-03
$26
12-04
$26
12-05
$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 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 San Francisco, US to Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $267 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Amtrak 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.

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