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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Glendale Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Glendale Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:05 PM PST.
Get from San Francisco to Glendale
The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Glendale, CA 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 San Francisco to Glendale?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Glendale start from $111. The average price for this route is around $234. 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 San Francisco to Glendale?
The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Glendale is 12h 45m, covering a distance of 553 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Glendale route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Glendale?
The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Glendale at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Glendale?
A bus trip from San Francisco to Glendale generates an estimated 14 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 San Francisco to Glendale?
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 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Glendale?
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 San Francisco to Glendale?
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 San Francisco to Glendale?
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 San Francisco, US to Glendale, CA was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $101To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Glendale, CA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $101 to $223 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Glendale, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-12-14.
