Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to San Francisco
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Detroit to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Detroit to San Francisco Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit (MI) - San Francisco (CA), US
How far is Detroit from San Francisco?
The distance between Detroit and San Francisco is around 3363 km (2085 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to San Francisco?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Detroit to San Francisco was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of US$264To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit to San Francisco, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$264 to US$390 for a bus ticket from Detroit to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$264 which is on 2025-06-19.
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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 Detroit and San Francisco!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Detroit to San Francisco.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Detroit to San Francisco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Detroit to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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!
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.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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