Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA

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from US$78
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Next departures to San Francisco

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Diego to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$66
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 40m
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure5:15am
Distance718 km
Latest bus departure9:05pm

San Diego to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego - San Francisco

  1. How long is the trip from San Diego to San Francisco by bus?

    The typical travel time from San Diego to San Francisco by bus is around 13h 40m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 10h 15m.

  2. What is the travel distance from San Diego to San Francisco?

    The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is around 739 km (458 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from San Diego to San Francisco?

    If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to San Francisco from San Diego; it tends to be more affordable. With a starting ticket price of US$52, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from San Diego to San Francisco?

    Taking the bus from San Diego to San Francisco costs on average US$66.

  6. Is there an overnight bus from San Diego to San Francisco?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from San Diego until 9:05pm and reaching San Francisco on the following day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04-22
US$82
04-23
US$66
Today
US$66
04-25
US$84
04-26
US$70
04-27
US$67
04-28
US$65
04-29
US$56
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of US$56

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

You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$444 for a bus ticket from San Diego to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Diego 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.

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

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 San Diego to San Francisco.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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