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TodayApr 23
from US$158
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from US$191
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 23 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Salesforce Transit Center
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston (South Station)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$161
  • Departure time: April 23 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston (South Station)
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$161
  • Departure time: April 23 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Brookline - Coolidge Corner Theatre
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$161
  • Departure time: April 23 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$158
  • Departure time: April 23 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Salesforce Transit Center
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Brookline - Coolidge Corner Theatre
    Operated by
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$160
Bus San Francisco to Boston: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to Boston: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$256
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 17h
Number of daily buses25
Earliest bus departure6:00 AM
Distance4326 km
Latest bus departure11:30 PM

San Francisco to Boston Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses25
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:00AM - 11:30PM
Minimum PriceUS$138
Average Ticket PriceUS$256
Minimum Trip Duration3d7h
Average Bus Trip Duration3d17h
Distance4326 km
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco - Boston

The average bus ticket price from San Francisco to Boston is US$256. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between San Francisco and Boston is around 3d 17h, although the fastest bus will take about 3d 7h.This is the time it takes to travel the 4339 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from San Francisco to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to Boston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from San Francisco to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

Buses travelling between San Francisco and Boston leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at Back Bay Station, South Station, Newton, Riverside Station.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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