How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to San Francisco?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to San Francisco start from $60. The average price for this route is around $119. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus trip duration from San Diego to San Francisco is 15h 20m, covering a distance of 454 miles (733 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to San Francisco route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to San Francisco?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to San Francisco at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to San Francisco?

A bus trip from San Diego to San Francisco generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to San Francisco?

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 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to San Francisco?

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to San Francisco?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to San Francisco?

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.

Bus San Diego to San Francisco from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to San Francisco on January 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 20m	11:30am	Mission St & Fremont St	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	16h 10m	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	15h 20m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	15h 50m	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Francisco on January 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 20m	11:30am	Mission St & Fremont St	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	16h 10m	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	15h 20m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	15h 50m	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Francisco on January 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 20m	11:30am	Mission St & Fremont St	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	22h 40m	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	22h 15m	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Francisco on January 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 20m	11:30am	Mission St & Fremont St	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	22h 40m	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	22h 15m	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Francisco on January 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	13h 20m	8:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	20h	11:55am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 20m	11:30am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	15h 20m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Francisco on January 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	13h 20m	8:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	20h	11:55am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 20m	11:30am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	15h 20m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Francisco on January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	13h 20m	8:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	20h	11:55am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
	5:30am	Santa Fe Depot	14h	7:30pm	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	15h 20m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

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Get from San Diego to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

15h 20mAverage Duration

454 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and San Francisco?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Visit page
B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,699 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5699 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $69

Amtrak San Diego San Francisco recent customer reviews

Good, but it’s really cold in the bus and train. We told that to driver but he didnt do anything about that. Everything else is good

Danijela D.

September 26, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,474 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound San Diego San Francisco recent customer reviews

I Will use ir agin. Justo clean they bathrooms. They drivers are excellent persons

Manuel G.

December 8, 2022

It was actually 3 busses. San Diego to Los Angeles, then to Sacramento, then to San francisco. But when I arrived in Los Angeles I discovered that there was a direct bus to San francisco at around the same time. But when I was searching for my ticket that option wasn't offered to me. So I could've avoided two bus changes and could've had just one instead. So, that was a shame. I also want to say that Beverly, the driver from Los Angeles to Sacramento (sched 9606 on the 7th of November) was very cool and she did a great job. Even though the bus was late to Sacramento it wasn't the driver's fault. The company should account for traffic when making a schedule which they didn't. But Beverly was great, please give her a bonus or an extra day off.

Ainur A.

November 9, 2021

The buses doesn’t smell gud. They smell like urine

Satinder S.

June 2, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,867 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus San Diego San Francisco recent customer reviews

Both of my overnight bus drivers were kind, cared about safety and were very informative, keeping us abreast of what was happening with the fires we were passing through and giving us time updates.

Edna R.

September 4, 2024

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to San Francisco start from $60. The average price for this route is around $119. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to San Francisco?
The average bus trip duration from San Diego to San Francisco is 15h 20m, covering a distance of 454 miles (733 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to San Francisco route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to San Francisco at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to San Francisco?
A bus trip from San Diego to San Francisco generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to San Francisco?
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to San Francisco?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to San Francisco?
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

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$111

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Jan 4, 2026 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $186 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2026-01-04.

Usually Greyhound 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.