Find coaches from Long Beach, CA to San Francisco, US

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Next departures from Long Beach to San Francisco on 3 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Long Beach
    		San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Long Beach Bus Station
      		San Francisco Bus StationFastest

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      Get from Long Beach to San Francisco

      This route is served by bus only

      The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      4bus per day
      10h 40mAverage duration
      584 kmDistance
      15kgCO₂ emissions

      Bus Long Beach, CA to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

      Average ticket priceUS$84
      Average bus trip duration10h 40m
      Number of daily buses4
      Earliest bus departure09:35
      Distance584 km
      Latest bus departure20:35

      Long Beach to San Francisco Bus

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      Frequently asked questions on the trip Long Beach, CA - San Francisco, US

      1. How much does a bus ticket from Long Beach to San Francisco cost?

        The bus ticket price from Long Beach to San Francisco starts at US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Long Beach to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

      2. How long is the bus ride from Long Beach to San Francisco?

        The average travel time between Long Beach and San Francisco is around 10h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 588 km that separates the two cities.

      3. How many daily bus connections are there between Long Beach and San Francisco?

        The number of buses from Long Beach to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Long Beach to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

      4. Which bus companies travel from Long Beach to San Francisco?

        When taking the bus from Long Beach to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

      Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

      Best price found
      31/10
      US$166
      01/11
      US$165
      Today
      US$177
      03/11
      US$156
      04/11
      US$136
      05/11
      No data
      06/11
      US$71
      07/11
      No data
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Long Beach, CA to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$71

      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 US$71 to US$177 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 US$71, which is on 2025-11-06.

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      Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Long Beach to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.

      Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Long Beach to San Francisco will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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