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

Next bus departures

Next departures from Long Beach to San Francisco on 29 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Long Beach Bus Station
409 Townsend St, SFCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Long Beach Bus Station
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Long Beach Bus Station
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Long Beach
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 17:28 PST.

Get from Long Beach to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
16h 15mAverage duration
364 milesDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Long Beach to San Francisco start from £30. The average price for this route is around £92. 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 journey from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    The average bus journey time from Long Beach to San Francisco is 16h 15m, covering a distance of 364 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Long Beach to San Francisco at 09:35. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.

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

    A bus journey from Long Beach to San Francisco produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Long Beach 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.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Long Beach 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Long Beach 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
26/11
£145
27/11
£137
Today
£136
29/11
£144
30/11
£144
01/12
£137
02/12
£75
03/12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Long Beach, CA to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £75

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

You can expect to pay from £75 to £145 for a bus ticket from Long Beach, CA to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £75, which is on 2025-12-02.

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