Find coaches from New York City to San Francisco, US

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to San Francisco on 18 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
San Francisco Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:43 PM EST.

Get from New York City to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 days, 12 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day
3d 12hAverage duration
4126 kmDistance
103kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to San Francisco, US by bus

  1. How much does a bus ticket from New York City to San Francisco cost?

    The bus ticket price from New York City to San Francisco starts at R 2 117. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to San Francisco?

    The average travel time between New York City and San Francisco is around 3d 12h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 23h. This is the time it takes to travel the 4134 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and San Francisco?

    The number of buses from New York City to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 38 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from New York City to San Francisco?

    When taking the bus from New York City to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to San Francisco?

    Buses travelling between New York City and San Francisco leave from Chinatown or GW Bridge and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), Powell Station, Union Square Hilton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
15/11
R 9 034
16/11
R 10 851
Today
R 10 065
18/11
R 10 685
19/11
No data
20/11
No data
21/11
R 4 220
22/11
R 3 075
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 075

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 075 to R 13 140 for a bus ticket from New York City to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 075, which is on 2025-11-22.

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