Bus from Boston, MA, US to San Francisco, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to San Francisco on December 11
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Boston (South Station)
409 Townsend St, SFCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Boston (South Station)
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:57 AM EST.

Get from Boston to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 days, 14 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $194, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
3d 14hAverage Duration
4324 kmDistance
108kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Boston to San Francisco?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to San Francisco start from $194. The average price for this route is around $784. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average bus travel time from Boston to San Francisco is 3d 14h, covering a distance of 4324 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3d 6h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Boston to San Francisco route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to San Francisco?

    The earliest bus departs from Boston to San Francisco at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to San Francisco?

    A bus trip from Boston to San Francisco generates an estimated 108 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Boston to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to San Francisco?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to San Francisco?

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

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12-07
$765
12-08
$957
Today
$925
12-10
No data
12-11
$1,028
12-12
No data
12-13
No data
12-14
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $765

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

You can expect to pay from $765 to $1,028 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $1,028 which is on 2025-12-11.

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