Bus from San Francisco, US to El Paso, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from San Francisco to El Paso on 13 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
409 Townsend St, SF
Greyhound StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:46 PM PST.

Get from San Francisco to El Paso

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 435, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 3hAverage duration
1598 kmDistance
40kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to El Paso, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to El Paso?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to El Paso start at R 2 435. The average price for this route is around R 3 638. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from San Francisco to El Paso?

    The average bus journey time from San Francisco to El Paso is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1598 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Francisco to El Paso route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Francisco to El Paso?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to El Paso at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:40.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to El Paso?

    A bus trip from San Francisco to El Paso produces an estimated 40 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Francisco to El Paso?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to El Paso?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Francisco to El Paso?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to El Paso?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10/01
R 3 231
11/01
R 2 777
Today
R 3 585
13/01
R 3 114
14/01
R 2 777
15/01
R 3 265
16/01
No data
17/01
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to El Paso, US was searched and found on 14 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 777

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 777 to R 12 707 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to El Paso, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 777, which is on 2026-01-14.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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