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Bus Toronto to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus Toronto to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$241
Average bus trip duration3d 11h
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure6:50 AM
Distance2252 miles (3632 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

Toronto to San Francisco Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures16
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:50AM - 11:59PM
Minimum Price$215
Average Ticket Price$241
Minimum Trip Duration3d2h
Average Bus Trip Duration3d11h
Distance2252 miles (3632 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Toronto - San Francisco

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to San Francisco without flying. 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 Toronto to San Francisco takes around 3d 11h on average, although the fastest bus will take 3d 2h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 2260 miles (3645 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Toronto and San Francisco is 2260 miles (3645 km).

About 16 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Toronto to San Francisco may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Toronto 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 between 6:50 AM and 11:59 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Toronto to San Francisco leave from Union Station Bus Terminal and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $215.

You can expect to pay around $241 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $215 and $547, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are San Francisco Cable Cars, Walt Disney Family Museum, Alcatraz, Lombard Street and Asian Art Museum.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Toronto to San Francisco. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Toronto to San Francisco but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Toronto to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Toronto to San Francisco that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Toronto to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Bus from San Francisco to Toronto

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