What is the distance between Salt Lake City and San Francisco?

The distance between the two cities is 599 miles (966 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

If you're headed to San Francisco from Salt Lake City, chances are that your bus will depart from Central Station and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Alcatraz, Exploratorium, Legion of Honor, Ocean Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf.

Bus Salt Lake City to San Francisco from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salt Lake City to San Francisco on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	16h 40m	12:25pm	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:24 PM MST.

Get from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

597 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

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Staff3.6

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Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in Salt Lake City and San Francisco?

Stops in Salt Lake City

A - Central Station

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US by bus

What is the distance between Salt Lake City and San Francisco?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$90

11/13

$66

Today

$186

11/15

$77

11/16

$92

11/17

$70

11/18

$97

11/19

$92

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $186 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-11-17.