Bus Tickets from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US

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TodayAug 7
from US$153
TomorrowAug 8
from US$120
SatAug 9
from US$125
SunAug 10
from US$127
MonAug 11
from US$89
TueAug 12
WedAug 13
ThuAug 14

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Salt Lake City Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Salt Lake City Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Salt Lake City Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Bus
Average PriceUS$67 - US$174Average Duration1d 2h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$75 - US$155Average Duration19h 5m
87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
19h 5mAverage Duration
US$75Cheapest ticket
87kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$92
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:45pm
Distance961 km

Salt Lake City to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salt Lake City - San Francisco, US

  1. What is the distance between Salt Lake City and San Francisco?

    The distance between Salt Lake City and San Francisco is approximately 966 km (599 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Central Station in Salt Lake City will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-05
No data
08-06
US$115
Today
US$152
08-08
US$113
08-09
US$117
08-10
US$121
08-11
US$81
08-12
US$74
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of US$74

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

You can expect to pay from US$74 to US$152 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$74 which is on 2025-08-12.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Salt Lake City 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.

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 Salt Lake City to San Francisco.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salt Lake City to San Francisco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US

You can also go to San Francisco, US by train

Train from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US

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