How much does a bus ticket from San Francisco to Denver cost?

The bus ticket price from San Francisco to Denver starts at R 2 020. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to Denver 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!

How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Denver?

The average travel time between San Francisco and Denver is around 1d 17h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1527 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Francisco and Denver?

The number of buses from San Francisco to Denver can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to Denver by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Francisco to Denver?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Denver?

Buses travelling between San Francisco and Denver leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at Union Station, Bus Station.

Bus San Francisco to Denver from R 2 139 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Francisco to Denver on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:40	San Francisco Bus Station	1d 18h	17:40	DENVER	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Francisco to Denver on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:30	San Francisco Bus Station	1d 3h	18:10	DENVER	CheapestFastest
	07:15	Mission St & Fremont St	1d 10h	18:27	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05	409 Townsend St, SF	1d 18h	07:50	DENVER	No tags
	22:40	San Francisco Bus Station	1d 18h	17:40	DENVER	No tags
	07:15	Mission St & Fremont St	1d 10h	18:27	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:42 AM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Denver

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 020, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 17hAverage duration

1522 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87370 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 020

Greyhound San Francisco Denver recent customer reviews

A trip that was supposed to be 29-32 hours long lasted more than 40 because the first bus was 2 hours delayed

Brianda Maura M.

19 February 2017

Amtrak

4/55 582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Denver?

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

Stops in Denver

A - Union Station

B - Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Denver by bus

How much does a bus ticket from San Francisco to Denver cost?
The bus ticket price from San Francisco to Denver starts at R 2 020. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to Denver 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!
How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Denver?
The average travel time between San Francisco and Denver is around 1d 17h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1527 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Francisco and Denver?
The number of buses from San Francisco to Denver can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to Denver by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Francisco to Denver?
When taking the bus from San Francisco to Denver, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Denver?
Buses travelling between San Francisco and Denver leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at Union Station, Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 3 052

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R 3 157

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R 2 490

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The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Denver was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 490

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 Denver as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 490 to R 12 381 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Denver based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 490, which is on 2025-11-15.

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.