How far is San Francisco from Glendale?

San Francisco and Glendale are 342 miles (552 km) apart.

Bus San Francisco to Glendale from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Francisco to Glendale on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	7h 50m	3:55pm	Glendale Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	7h 50m	3:55pm	Glendale Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	7h 50m	3:55pm	Glendale Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	12h 45m	7:15pm	Glendale Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Daly BART - 500 John Daly Blvd	19h 35m	1:10pm	Glendale Station	No tags

Get from San Francisco to Glendale

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

13h 45mAverage Duration

343 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 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.

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

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

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The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Glendale, CA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $51

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 Glendale, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $208 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Glendale, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-27.