Find coaches from New York City to San Francisco, US

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to San Francisco on 14 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
409 Townsend St, SFCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
San Francisco Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

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Bus New York City to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$308
Average bus trip duration3d 10h
Number of daily buses34
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance2559 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

New York City to San Francisco Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from New York City to San Francisco is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from New York City to San Francisco.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Francisco from New York City, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - San Francisco, US

  1. What's the distance between New York City and San Francisco by coach?

    The distance between New York City and San Francisco by coach is approximately 2563 miles (4134 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from New York City to San Francisco without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/10
US$662
12/10
US$358
Today
US$534
14/10
US$338
15/10
US$240
16/10
US$159
17/10
US$137
18/10
US$153
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 17 Oct 2025 with a price of US$137

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

You can expect to pay from US$137 to US$778 for a bus ticket from New York City to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$137, which is on 2025-10-17.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from New York City to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 New York City to San Francisco.

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 New York City to San Francisco.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York City to San Francisco.

Did you know?

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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