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

The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to El Paso start from $145. The average price for this route is around $217. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to El Paso?

The average bus trip duration from San Francisco to El Paso is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 991 miles (1598 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus .

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 .

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 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

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

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

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.

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.

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Francisco to El Paso?

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.

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.

Bus San Francisco to El Paso from $134 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to El Paso on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	1d 3h	3:15am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		12:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	1d 3h	4:25pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for San Francisco to El Paso on January 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	1d 3h	3:15am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	1d 2h	11:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	1d 5h	12:40pm	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to El Paso on January 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	1d 2h	11:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	1d 5h	12:40pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	1d 8h	3:00pm	Union Depot	No tags
	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	1d 3h	3:15am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	1d 8h	3:00pm	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to El Paso on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	1d 2h	11:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	1d 5h	12:40pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	1d 3h	3:15am	Greyhound Station	No 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 $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

991 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and El Paso?

Stops in San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
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B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
Map
C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
Map
D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Map
E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Map

Stops in El Paso

A
Greyhound Station
200 W San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
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B
Tornado Bus Station
400 W Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79901, USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,495 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

3.5/512,006 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.

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to El Paso?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to El Paso start from $145. The average price for this route is around $217. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to El Paso?
The average bus trip duration from San Francisco to El Paso is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 991 miles (1598 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus.
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.
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 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to El Paso?
A bus trip from San Francisco to El Paso generates an estimated 40 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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.
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.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Francisco to El Paso?
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.
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

01/10

$192

01/11

$165

Today

$213

01/13

$134

01/14

$165

01/15

$194

01/16

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The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to El Paso, US was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $134

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 $134 to $755 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 $134 which is on 2026-01-13.

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.