Bus Vancouver to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Vancouver to San Francisco Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from Vancouver to San Francisco. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
We make sure you can find a bus service from Vancouver to San Francisco from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Francisco from Vancouver, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Vancouver - San Francisco
How long is the trip from Vancouver to San Francisco by bus?
The typical travel time from Vancouver to San Francisco by bus is around 1d 3h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 1d 2h.
What is the travel distance from Vancouver to San Francisco?
The distance covered from Vancouver to San Francisco is 1279 km (793 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vancouver to San Francisco?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pacific Central Station, in Vancouver, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.
What is the cheapest way to go from Vancouver to San Francisco?
If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to San Francisco from Vancouver; it tends to be more affordable. With a starting ticket price of US$78, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Vancouver to San Francisco?
The bus fare from Vancouver to San Francisco is approximately US$101.
Is there an overnight bus from Vancouver to San Francisco?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Vancouver until 2:30pm 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.
The cheapest trip from Vancouver to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 21, 2025 with a price of US$82To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vancouver to San Francisco, as early as possible.
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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 Vancouver and San Francisco!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to San Francisco.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Vancouver to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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!
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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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