Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to San Francisco, CA

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to San Francisco

Average PriceUS$155 - US$701Average Duration2d 20h
92kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$423 - US$2,998Average Duration3d 15h
336kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 20 hours, and with fares starting at just US$155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
2d 20hAverage Duration
US$155Cheapest ticket
92kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$482
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 20h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure8:55am
Distance3694 km
Latest bus departure10:35pm

Charlotte to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte - San Francisco

  1. How long does it take to get to San Francisco from Charlotte by bus?

    The trip from Charlotte to San Francisco will take on average 2d 20h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to San Francisco in 2d 16h

  2. What is the distance between Charlotte and San Francisco?

    The distance between Charlotte and San Francisco is around 3701 km (2295 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to San Francisco?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Charlotte to San Francisco?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Charlotte to San Francisco. With a starting ticket price of US$155, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much is the bus from Charlotte to San Francisco?

    Taking the bus from Charlotte to San Francisco costs on average US$482.

  6. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Charlotte to San Francisco?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Charlotte until 10:35pm and reaching San Francisco on the following day.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of US$300

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

You can expect to pay from US$300 to US$510 for a bus ticket from Charlotte to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$300 which is on 2025-04-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Charlotte to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charlotte to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charlotte to San Francisco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte to San Francisco?

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