Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Sacramento, US

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Next departures for San Francisco to Sacramento on October 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Francisco to Sacramento

busbud logoWe recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
74 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$22 - $53Average Duration2h 50m
3kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average Price$137 - $226Average Duration2h 30m
4kg CO₂e

Bus San Francisco, US to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$29
Average bus trip duration2h 50m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance74 miles (119 km)
Latest bus departure4:00pm

San Francisco to Sacramento Bus

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

Best price found
10/20
$30
10/21
$29
Today
$25
10/23
$28
10/24
$29
10/25
$25
10/26
$25
10/27
$22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Oct 27, 2025 with a price of $22

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 Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $429 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-10-27.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Francisco to Sacramento.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Sacramento, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Francisco to Sacramento.

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Did you know?

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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