Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to San Francisco, US

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  • Departure time: October 31 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: November 3 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 31 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: November 3 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 31 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus Bus Station
    Arrival time: November 3 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 31 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus Bus Station
    Arrival time: November 3 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 31 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus Bus Station
    Arrival time: November 3 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Columbus, OH to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$299
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 16h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance3392 km
Latest bus departure10:05pm

Columbus to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbus, OH - San Francisco, US

  1. What is the distance between Columbus and San Francisco?

    The distance between Columbus and San Francisco is around 3398 km (2107 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to San Francisco?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.

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

You can expect to pay from US$258 to US$350 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$258 which is on 2025-08-30.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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