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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Phoenix Bus Station | San Francisco Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Phoenix Bus Station | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:02 PM MST.
Get from Phoenix to San Francisco
The journey takes about 20 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Phoenix and San Francisco?
Stops in Phoenix
- A1614 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009, USA
- B
Phoenix Greyhound Station
2115 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA - C
Glendale Ave
2647 W Glendale Ave, Ste 17, Phoenix, Az, Glendale, AZ 85051 - D
44th St Stn
44th Street Transit Center 42009 E Washigton Street, 85034 - E
Desert Ridge
Mellow Mushroom, 5293-5343 E Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Phoenix, AZ 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.
How much is the bus ticket from Phoenix to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Phoenix to San Francisco start from $125. The average price for this route is around $226. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Phoenix to San Francisco?
The average bus travel time from Phoenix to San Francisco is 20h 15m, covering a distance of 1053 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Phoenix to San Francisco route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Phoenix to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from Phoenix to San Francisco at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Phoenix to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Phoenix to San Francisco generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Phoenix to San Francisco?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Phoenix to San Francisco?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Phoenix 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Phoenix to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Feb 8, 2026 with a price of $199To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Phoenix, AZ to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $199 to $501 for a bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $199 which is on 2026-02-08.
Usually Greyhound 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.
