How far is Rochester from San Francisco?

The distance between the two cities is 2354 miles (3796 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rochester to San Francisco?

Most of the buses traveling from Rochester to San Francisco leave from Bus Station and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Asian Art Museum, Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and City Segway Tours of San Francisco.

Bus Rochester to San Francisco from $257 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Rochester to San Francisco on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	6:10am	Rochester	3d 3h	6:40am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
	6:10am	Rochester	3d 4h	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:15pm	Rochester	3d 11h	6:40am	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:15pm	Rochester	3d 15h	10:45am	Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)	No tags
	10:15pm	Rochester	3d 12h	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to San Francisco.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$257 - $331	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$381 - $463	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 345kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Rochester to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $381, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2d 21hAverage Duration

$381Cheapest ticket

345kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester, NY, US to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$277

Average bus trip duration3d 4h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure6:10am

Distance2350 miles (3790 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,290 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,752 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Rochester to San Francisco Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Rochester and San Francisco?

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rochester, NY, US - San Francisco, US

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Rochester 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 Rochester to San Francisco.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Rochester to San Francisco that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to San Francisco, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d 4h	Avg Price$277	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 21h	Avg Price$381	Daily Departures2

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How far is Rochester from San Francisco?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rochester to San Francisco?

What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

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