Bus Tickets from New York City to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for New York City to San Francisco on October 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
409 Townsend St, SFCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
San Francisco Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$137 - $762Average Duration3d 10h
103kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$2,289 - $2,289Average Duration3d 5h
376kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day
3d 10hAverage Duration
$137Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$308
Average bus trip duration3d 10h
Number of daily buses35
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance2560 miles (4128 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York City to San Francisco Bus

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

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09/29
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09/30
$409
Today
$391
10/02
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10/03
$185
10/04
$170
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $170

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 $170 to $502 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 $170 which is on 2025-10-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New York 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 New York City to San Francisco.

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 New York City to San Francisco.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York City to San Francisco.

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.

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 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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