Bus Tickets from Elgin (IL), US to San Francisco (CA), US

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Bus Elgin to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$327
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 16h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:45pm
Distance2923 km

Elgin to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Elgin (IL), US - San Francisco (CA), US

  1. How long is the bus ride from Elgin to San Francisco?

    The trip from Elgin to San Francisco will take on average 2d 16h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 2d 15h.

  2. How far is Elgin from San Francisco?

    Elgin and San Francisco are 2929 km (1816 miles) apart.

  3. What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to San Francisco?

    If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to San Francisco from Elgin; it tends to be more affordable. With a starting ticket price of US$307, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  4. How much does it cost to take the bus from Elgin to San Francisco?

    The bus from Elgin to San Francisco will cost you US$327, on average.

  5. Can I take an overnight bus from Elgin to San Francisco?

    Yes! If you're heading from Elgin to San Francisco, you'll find buses departing until 4:45pm and arriving the next day.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Elgin and San Francisco!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Elgin to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Elgin to San Francisco.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Elgin to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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