Bus from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to San Francisco on December 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Mission St & Fremont StCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
San Francisco Bus StationFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:07 PM PST.

Get from San Diego to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
15h 20mAverage Duration
454 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US by bus

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

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to San Francisco start from $53. The average price for this route is around $87. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Diego to San Francisco?

    The average bus trip duration from San Diego to San Francisco is 15h 20m, covering a distance of 454 miles (733 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Diego to San Francisco at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Diego to San Francisco generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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

    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 5597 reviews.

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

    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 has the most timely service from San Diego to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Diego to San Francisco?

    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
11/30
$113
12/01
$100
Today
$100
12/03
$100
12/04
$100
12/05
$100
12/06
$100
12/07
$100
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $192 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound 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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