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Next departures to San Francisco

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 6 November at
    Departure city: Santa Monica
    Departure location: Santa Monica Pier
    Arrival time: 6 November at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 6 November at
    Departure city: Santa Monica
    Departure location: Santa Monica Pier
    Arrival time: 6 November at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 6 November at
    Departure city: Santa Monica
    Departure location: Santa Monica Pier
    Arrival time: 6 November at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Monica - San Francisco

  1. What's the distance between Santa Monica and San Francisco by coach?

    The journey from Santa Monica to San Francisco by coach covers an approximate distance of 340 miles (548 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Santa Monica to San Francisco without flying?

    To travel from Santa Monica to San Francisco without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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US$76
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US$71
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The cheapest trip from Santa Monica to San Francisco was searched and found on 6 Nov 2024 with a price of US$71

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

You can expect to pay from US$71 to US$76 for a bus ticket from Santa Monica to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$71, which is on 2024-11-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Monica to San Francisco will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Monica to San Francisco.

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