What is the distance between San Francisco and New York City?

The distance between the two cities is 2563 miles (4134 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to New York City?

If you're headed to New York City from San Francisco, chances are that your bus will depart from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and arrive at New York Port Authority. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island, Bronx Zoo, Times Square, The High Line and Washington Square Park.

Bus San Francisco to New York City from $183 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Francisco to New York City on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	3d 8h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	3d 9h	11:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	409 Townsend St, SF	3d 9h	11:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:25pm	409 Townsend St, SF	3d 12h	3:05pm	GW Bridge	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:25pm	409 Townsend St, SF	3d 8h	11:15am	Chinatown	No tags

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 $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

3d 9hAverage Duration

2559 milesDistance

103kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and New York City?

Stops in San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
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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

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,400 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 Francisco New York City recent customer reviews

Great staff, drivers, and overall trip

Adrian C.

February 5, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

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 New York City by bus

What is the distance between San Francisco and New York City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to New York City?
What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$658

11/25

$682

Today

$446

11/27

$563

11/28

$215

11/29

No data

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12/01

$187

The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to New York City was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $187

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 $187 to $4,125 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 $187 which is on 2025-12-01.

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.