Bus from San Francisco, US to New York City: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from San Francisco to New York City on 4 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Francisco Bus Station
New York (Hudson Yards)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
New York Port AuthorityFastest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Penn Station, Moynihan Train HallNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
409 Townsend St, SF
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
New York Port AuthorityNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:52 PST.

Get from San Francisco to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day
3d 9hAverage duration
2559 milesDistance
103kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Francisco, US to New York City

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 San Francisco to New York City?

    The cheapest coach tickets from San Francisco to New York City start from £99. The average price for this route is around £153. 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 San Francisco to New York City?

    The average bus journey time from San Francisco to New York City is 3d 9h, covering a distance of 2559 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Francisco to New York City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Francisco to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to New York City at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to New York City?

    A bus journey from San Francisco to New York City produces an estimated 103 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 San Francisco to New York City?

    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 company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to New York City?

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Francisco to New York City?

    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 New York City?

    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
29/11
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30/11
£481
Today
£372
02/12
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03/12
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04/12
£313
05/12
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06/12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to New York City was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £313

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £313 to £2,678 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £313, which is on 2025-12-04.

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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