Bus Tickets from Vancouver, CA to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for Vancouver to San Francisco on November 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)
    		San Francisco Bus StationCheapestFastest
    FlixBus + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)
      		San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

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      Get from Vancouver to San Francisco

      This route is served by bus only

      The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      4bus per day
      1d 3hAverage Duration
      1280 kmDistance
      32kgCO₂ emissions

      Bus Vancouver, CA to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

      Average Ticket PriceUS$114
      Average Bus Trip Duration1d 3h
      Number of daily buses4
      Earliest bus departure7:00am
      Distance1280 km
      Latest bus departure6:00pm

      Vancouver to San Francisco Bus

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      Frequently asked questions on the trip Vancouver, CA - San Francisco, US

      1. What is the travel distance from Vancouver to San Francisco?

        The distance covered from Vancouver to San Francisco is 1279 km (793 miles).

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

        Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pacific Central Station, in Vancouver, and end it at 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$103
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      US$122
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      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Oct 31, 2025 with a price of US$103

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

      You can expect to pay from US$103 to US$122 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$122 which is on 2025-11-02.

      About Bus Travel

      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 Vancouver and San Francisco!

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

      Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Vancouver to San Francisco.

      Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Vancouver to San Francisco 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!

      Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

      The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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