Bus Tickets from Charleston, SC, US to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for Charleston to San Francisco on October 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Daly BART - 500 John Daly BlvdNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to San Francisco

Bus
Average PriceUS$254 - US$260Average Duration2d 19h
96kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$613 - US$613Average Duration3d 22h
351kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston 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, 19 hours, and with fares starting at just US$254, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
2d 19hAverage Duration
US$254Cheapest ticket
96kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charleston, SC, US to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$254
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 19h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure3:15pm
Distance3852 km

Charleston to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charleston, SC, US - San Francisco, US

  1. What is the distance between Charleston and San Francisco?

    It's about 3868 km (2398 miles) from Charleston to San Francisco.

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

    Buses departing from Charleston Bus Station in Charleston will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, SC, US to San Francisco, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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