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21/03/2025
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New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by bus

The journey from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by bus is 4,133.68 km and takes 83 hrs 33 mins. There are 33 connections per day, with the first departure at 1:30 am and the last at 11:59 pm. It is possible to travel from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $209.60 or as much as $417.05. The best price for this journey is $209.60.

Lowest Price $209.60
Journey Duration 83 hrs 33 mins
Connection per Day 33
Lowest Price $209.60
Highest Price $417.05
First Departure 1:30 am
Last Departure 11:59 pm
Distance 4,133.68 km
Departure New York, NY
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound

New York, NY to San Francisco, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Friday, 21 Mar 2025

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Best time to book New York, NY to San Francisco, CA travel

Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average

Price as departure date approaches

Bus companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $194.80 to $569.37 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 66% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap bus tickets from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA

The cheapest New York, NY - San Francisco, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $312.98 if you’re lucky, or $389.38 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $510.29.

Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by bus

When travelling to San Francisco, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound and FlixBus from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA
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New York, NY to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
289.36kg
Bus
310.03kg
Flight
826.74kg
Car
661.39kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is $285.68. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $209.60.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is $209.60. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA by bus?
New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is 4,133.68 km.
How long does the bus between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA take?
New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is on average 83 hrs 33 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 73 hrs 10 mins.
Which companies operate from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
The bus journey from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound and FlixBus.
How many bus connections per day go from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
New York, NY to San Francisco, CA has 33 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA departs at 1:30 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA departs at 11:59 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $209.60 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA is 73 hrs 10 mins.
Is there a direct bus from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA creates 310.03kg of CO2 emissions.

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