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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: ZenitZenit
12:35PM
2h10m
2:45PM
Santa Fe - Terminal Santa Fe
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San Francisco - Terminal San Francisco
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Operated by: El PracticoEl Practico
1:10PM
2h5m
3:15PM
Santa Fe - Terminal Santa Fe
2nd CheapestFastest
San Francisco - Terminal San Francisco
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Fastest
Operated by: ZenitZenit
12:35PM
2h10m
2:45PM
Santa Fe - Terminal Santa Fe
San Francisco - Terminal San Francisco
Operated by: El PracticoEl Practico
1:10PM
2h5m
3:15PM
Santa Fe - Terminal Santa Fe
San Francisco - Terminal San Francisco
Operated by: ZenitZenit
11:15PM
3h45m
3:00AM
Santa Fe - Terminal Santa Fe
San Francisco - Terminal San Francisco
Bus Santa Fe to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Fe to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration2h 5m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure12:45 AM
Distance84 miles (134 km)
Latest bus departure11:15 PM

Santa Fe to San Francisco Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:45AM - 11:15PM
Minimum Price$1
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration1h32m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h5m
Distance84 miles (134 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteZenit, El Practico, Transporte Serrano, El Rápido, Flechabus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Fe - San Francisco

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to San Francisco without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from Santa Fe to San Francisco takes around 2h 5m on average, although the fastest bus will take 1h 32m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 84 miles (135 km) that separate the two cities.

Santa Fe and San Francisco are 84 miles (135 km) apart.

About 10 buses travel this route daily, provided by Zenit, El Practico and Transporte Serrano. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Santa Fe to San Francisco may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Santa Fe to San Francisco as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 12:45 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:15 PM for the final departure.

Buses traveling from Santa Fe to San Francisco leave from Terminal Santa Fe and arrive at Terminal San Francisco.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $9.

The bus ticket costs $18 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $9 and $22, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Santa Fe to San Francisco is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 3h 4m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover San Francisco before making your way back to Santa Fe.

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ocean Beach, Lombard Street, Golden Gate Park, Aquarium of the Bay and San Francisco Zoo.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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03/17
$12
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03/20
$12
03/21
$12
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The cheapest trip from Santa Fe to San Francisco was searched and found on Mar 21, 2024 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $17 for a bus ticket from Santa Fe to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2024-03-21.

Usually Zenit 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Fe and San Francisco!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Fe 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 coach 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 Santa Fe to San Francisco.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Fe to San Francisco.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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