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Bus Santa Monica to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Monica to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$75
Average bus trip duration10h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure08:05
Distance340 miles
Latest bus departure11:55

Santa Monica to San Francisco buses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Monica - San Francisco

The average bus ticket price from Santa Monica to San Francisco is US$75. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Monica to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Santa Monica and San Francisco is around 10h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 340 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Santa Monica to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Monica to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Monica 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.

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Monica to San Francisco will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

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Bus from San Francisco to Santa Monica

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