Bus Tickets from St. Louis to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for St. Louis to San Francisco on October 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Gateway Station
409 Townsend St, SFCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gateway Station
San Francisco Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gateway Station
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

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Bus St. Louis to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$291
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 1h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance2800 km
Latest bus departure4:30pm

St. Louis to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - San Francisco, US

  1. What is the distance between St. Louis and San Francisco?

    The distance between St. Louis and San Francisco is approximately 2806 km (1740 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Gateway Station in St. Louis will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$260
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US$327
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US$243
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US$276
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US$202
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Oct 18, 2025 with a price of US$202

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

You can expect to pay from US$202 to US$481 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$202 which is on 2025-10-18.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from St. Louis to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.

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 St. Louis to San Francisco that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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.

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.

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