Bus from Charlotte, NC to San Francisco, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to San Francisco on January 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
San Francisco Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Charlotte (Freedom Dr)
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Charlotte (Freedom Dr)
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 4:33 PM EST.

Get from Charlotte to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 22 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $262, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
2d 22hAverage Duration
3690 kmDistance
92kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte to San Francisco?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Charlotte to San Francisco start from $262. The average price for this route is around $679. 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 Charlotte to San Francisco?

    The average bus travel time from Charlotte to San Francisco is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 3690 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 15h and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Charlotte to San Francisco at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

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

    A bus trip from Charlotte to San Francisco generates an estimated 92 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 Charlotte 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 87500 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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
01-26
$646
01-27
$505
Today
$560
01-29
$554
01-30
$347
01-31
$435
02-01
$295
02-02
$289
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $289

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

You can expect to pay from $289 to $652 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $289 which is on 2026-02-02.

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