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City Overview
Popular bus stations and stops
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Popular bus routes to and from San Francisco
Top traveled bus routes in United States
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What are the most popular bus routes to San Francisco?

We've found the top bus routes travelers take to get to San Francisco! Every day our bus partners (Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus) bring people from major cities to San Francisco. Enjoy the convenience of taking the bus to San Francisco!

Daily DeparturesAverage priceAverage trip duration
Buses from Monroe to San FranciscoDaily Departures7Average price$412Average trip duration2d 1h
Buses from Los Angeles to San FranciscoDaily Departures61Average price$53Average trip duration9h 40m
Buses from Jackson to San FranciscoDaily Departures11Average price$218Average trip duration2d 4h
Buses from Sacramento to San FranciscoDaily Departures22Average price$22Average trip duration2h 35m
Buses from Redding to San FranciscoDaily Departures5Average price$58Average trip duration8h 35m

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When you book a bus trip from Monroe to San Francisco with Busbud, you pay an average price of $412. There are 7 scheduled buses per day. The bus trip takes an average of 2d 1h. Departures are between 05:35:00 and 15:45:00.

Each day 61 buses connect Los Angeles to San Francisco. The average travel time for this route is 9h 40m. When you book with Busbud, you can expect an average price of $53. Daily departures are between 00:20:00 and 23:55:00.

You can take the bus from Jackson to San Francisco for an average price of $218. There are 11 buses operating this route every day. The earliest bus leaves at 08:15:00 and the latest bus departs at 18:25:00. The average travel time for this route is 2d 4h.

Book a trip from Sacramento to San Francisco with Busbud and you'll find an average price of $22. Booking early helps you find the best deals. 22 buses connect Sacramento to San Francisco every day. The first bus going to San Francisco leaves at 05:30:00 and the last bus leaves at 20:30:00. On average, it's a 2h 35m bus trip.

Travel from Redding to San Francisco for $58. The trip takes an average of 8h 35m. Book with Busbud and you'll find 5 buses per day that operate this route. Daily departures are between 04:40:00 and 10:05:00.

San Francisco, California, United States
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Bus stations in San Francisco

The main transit hub in the City by the Bay is the Greyhound Salesforce Transit Center. Located on Folsom Street between Main and Beale Streets, the station offers easy connections to local light rail, bus, and other MUNI public transit options. Several tech company headquarters, hotels, restaurants, and shopping areas are all within walking distance of the San Francisco Greyhound Station.

San Francisco city guide

Ready to see all that San Francisco, California has to offer?

From the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island to Fisherman's Wharf, there's so much to see and do in San Francisco. The Bay Area boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, but you won't be able to enjoy it if you're behind the wheel or in the air. Book your bus trip, sit back and relax, and arrive in San Francisco in style.

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco's most iconic attraction is the Golden Gate Bridge, which is easiest to see from Golden Gate Park. This 1,000-acre park is also home to walking trails, lakes, and gardens, so plan to spend some time wandering through this picturesque green space.

Alcatraz

Stroll through Fisherman's Wharf for a bite to eat or a view of the water, and book a trip to Alcatraz Island to visit the infamous prison. Get a taste for the city with a tour of neighbourhoods like Union Square, home to an eponymous park and plenty of shopping, and The Castro, where you'll find colourful cafés, unique shops, and seasonal street fairs.

Culture

Whether you're planning a tour of San Francisco's cultural attractions or natural destinations, make the bus your transit choice. Take your pick from a range of bus companies, and get to San Francisco with plenty of vacation funds left over for food, fun, and souvenirs.

Where are the popular bus stations and stops in San Francisco?

Locations map

700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)Map

25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812

Powell StationMap

255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114

Union Square HiltonMap

200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105

San Francisco Greyhound StationMap

444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

444 Townsend St.Map

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Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travelers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.