How far is San Francisco from Boston?

The distance between the two cities is 2690 miles (4339 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Boston?

Most of the buses traveling from San Francisco to Boston leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Art, Boston Public Library, Museum of Science, Boston Bruins at TD Garden and JFK Library.

Bus San Francisco to Boston from $151 | Refundable Tickets

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Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	5:35pm	Daly BART - 500 John Daly Blvd	3d 18h	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	3d 17h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	3d 13h	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:25pm	409 Townsend St, SF	3d 12h	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:25pm	409 Townsend St, SF	3d 16h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Bus San Francisco, US to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$263

Average bus trip duration3d 16h

Number of daily buses16

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance2681 miles (4324 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,310 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,845 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Boston?

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.

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

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