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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 | San Francisco Bus Station | New York (Hudson Yards) | Cheapest | |||||
 | San Francisco Bus Station | New York Port Authority | Fastest | |||||
 | Mission St & Fremont St | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | 409 Townsend St, SF | New York Port Authority | No tags | |||||
| San Francisco Bus Station | New York Port Authority | No tags |
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Get from San Francisco to New York City
The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $220, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus San Francisco, US to New York City: Trip Overview
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San Francisco to New York City Bus
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Francisco to New York City, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - New York City
What is the distance between San Francisco and New York City?
San Francisco and New York City are 4134 km (2563 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to New York City?
Buses departing from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco will take you to GW Bridge in New York City.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to New York City was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $254To 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 New York City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $254 to $4,011 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $254 which is on 2025-11-09.
Usually Amtrak 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.
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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 San Francisco and New York City!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Francisco to New York City.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Francisco to New York City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Francisco to New York City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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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Popular Buses Connecting San Francisco
Buses Leaving from San Francisco
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