Bus Tickets from San Francisco (CA), US to St Louis

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 28 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: May 28 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 28 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: May 28 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Francisco to St Louis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$271
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 6h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:30am
Distance2800 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

San Francisco to St Louis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco (CA), US - St Louis

  1. How long is the trip from San Francisco to St Louis by bus?

    The typical travel time from San Francisco to St Louis by bus is around 2d 6h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to St Louis in 1d 21h

  2. What is the travel distance from San Francisco to St Louis?

    The distance covered from San Francisco to St Louis is 2806 km (1740 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to St Louis?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at Gateway Station, in St Louis.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from San Francisco to St Louis?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from San Francisco to St Louis. Starting at US$170, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from San Francisco to St Louis?

    The bus fare from San Francisco to St Louis is approximately US$271.

  6. Is there an overnight bus from San Francisco to St Louis?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from San Francisco until 11:25pm and reaching St Louis on the following day.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco to St Louis was searched and found on May 26, 2025 with a price of US$319

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco to St Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$319 to US$367 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to St Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$319 which is on 2025-05-26.

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