Find coaches from San Francisco, US to New York City

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Next departures from San Francisco to New York City on 15 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Francisco Bus Station
GW BridgeCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
New York Port AuthorityFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
409 Townsend St, SF
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
409 Townsend St, SF
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags

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Get from San Francisco to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 657, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day
3d 9hAverage duration
4127 kmDistance
103kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

    The bus ticket price from San Francisco to New York City starts at R 2 657. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to New York City 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 San Francisco to New York City?

    The average travel time between San Francisco and New York City is around 3d 9h, 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 San Francisco and New York City?

    The number of buses from San Francisco to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 33 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

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

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12/11
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13/11
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Today
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15/11
R 6 850
16/11
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17/11
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18/11
R 7 595
19/11
R 4 432
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to New York City was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 4 432

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

You can expect to pay from R 4 432 to R 39 297 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 432, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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