Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for Richmond to San Francisco on November 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    		San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
      		San Francisco Bus StationFastest
      FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
        		409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
        FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
          		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
          		San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
            		Henrico
            		San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

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            Get from Richmond to San Francisco

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 3 days, 6 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $312, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            13bus per day
            3d 6hAverage Duration
            2422 milesDistance
            98kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus Richmond, VA, US to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$382
            Average bus trip duration3d 6h
            Number of daily buses13
            Earliest bus departure5:45am
            Distance2422 miles (3906 km)
            Latest bus departure11:45pm

            Richmond to San Francisco Bus

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

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            11/04
            $298
            Today
            $223
            11/06
            $241
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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $223

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

            You can expect to pay from $223 to $1,982 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $241 which is on 2025-11-06.

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            Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Richmond to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

            Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus 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 Richmond to San Francisco.

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            Did you know?

            The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

            Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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