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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to San Francisco from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from $57

Friday

from $78

Saturday

from $62

Sunday

from $57

Monday

from $59

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 50m	7:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/4/2025 7:15:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/4/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	13h 0m	6:15 PM	San Diego	SDSU Transit Center	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SDSU Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/4/2025 6:15:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/5/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	12h 40m	6:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/4/2025 6:35:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/5/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	12h 5m	6:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/4/2025 6:35:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/5/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/4/2025 7:35:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/5/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 50m	7:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/5/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Greyhound US	12h 50m	7:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/5/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	12h 25m	6:15 PM	San Diego	SDSU Transit Center	6:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SDSU Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/5/2025 6:15:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/6/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
FlixBus	19h 30m	11:10 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	6:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 9/5/2025 11:10:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/6/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	12h 5m	6:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/5/2025 6:35:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/6/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to San Francisco via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:15 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  7:05 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/4/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 9/4/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
- Busbud
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:10 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  8:05 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 9/4/2025 7:10:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/4/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 50m	7:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/6/2025 7:15:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/6/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	12h 5m	6:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/6/2025 6:35:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/7/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	19h 30m	11:10 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	6:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 9/6/2025 11:10:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/7/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	20h 5m	11:10 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 9/6/2025 11:10:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/6/2025 7:35:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to San Francisco via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:15 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  7:05 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/4/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 9/4/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
- Busbud
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:10 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  8:05 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 9/4/2025 7:10:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/4/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 50m	7:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/7/2025 7:15:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/7/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	12h 40m	6:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/7/2025 6:35:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/8/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	19h 25m	11:50 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 9/7/2025 11:50:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/8/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
FlixBus	13h 0m	6:15 PM	San Diego	SDSU Transit Center	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SDSU Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/7/2025 6:15:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/8/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Greyhound US	15h 50m	7:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/7/2025 7:15:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/7/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 35m	9:00 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:35 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/8/2025 9:00:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/9/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Greyhound US	15h 50m	7:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/8/2025 7:15:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/8/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Greyhound US	16h 40m	2:00 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/8/2025 2:00:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/9/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
FlixBus	12h 40m	6:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 9/8/2025 6:35:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/9/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	19h 30m	11:10 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	6:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 9/8/2025 11:10:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 9/9/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to San Francisco is $48 on 9/25/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and San Francisco

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and San Francisco are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from San Diego to San Francisco. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between San Diego and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 45 buses from San Diego to San Francisco, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Diego and San Francisco, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to San Francisco

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 13 times every day by bus from San Diego to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to San Francisco starting from $48!

Cheapest Bus	$48
Fastest Bus	10h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	457.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to San Francisco

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/03/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/31

Monday 09/01

Tuesday 09/02

Wednesday 09/03

$56

Thursday 09/04

$57

Friday 09/05

$78

Saturday 09/06

$62

Sunday 09/07

$57

Monday 09/08

$59

Tuesday 09/09

Wednesday 09/10

$57

Thursday 09/11

$53

Friday 09/12

$58

Saturday 09/13

Sunday 09/14

Monday 09/15

Tuesday 09/16

Wednesday 09/17

Thursday 09/18

$50

Friday 09/19

Saturday 09/20

Sunday 09/21

Monday 09/22

Tuesday 09/23

Wednesday 09/24

$59

Thursday 09/25

$48

Friday 09/26

$56

Saturday 09/27

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to San Francisco

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to San Francisco, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $48, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to San Francisco. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $62.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to San Francisco, with $57. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $58.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to San Francisco

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to San Francisco in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to San Francisco, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Diego to San Francisco are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to San Francisco

These are the most booked bus companies between San Diego to San Francisco from our users.

Greyhound US from San Diego to San Francisco

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Diego to San Francisco:

Cheapest Price	$57
Fastest Bus	11h 40m
Earliest Bus	7:15 AM
Last Bus	7:35 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	9/2/2025

FlixBus from San Diego to San Francisco

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route San Diego to San Francisco:

Cheapest Price	$57
Fastest Bus	10h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:15 PM
Last Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	9/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and San Francisco

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Diego and San Francisco.

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Downtown

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Beach St & Hyde St

Union Square

Post St 470

Stonestown

Buckingham Way 501

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to San Francisco

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Diego to San Francisco? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to San Francisco? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to San Francisco bus

How much does a San Diego San Francisco bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $48 and takes 19h 25m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to San Francisco?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $48 and $99. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Francisco.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to San Francisco each day?

Every day, the San Diego to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to San Francisco take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to San Francisco is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $66. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to San Francisco?

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from San Diego starts at 7:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Diego to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for San Francisco starts at 9:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego San Francisco route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to San Francisco, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and San Francisco by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to San Francisco bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Diego San Francisco bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego San Francisco bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to San Francisco on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to San Francisco

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Diego and to San Francisco

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Diego and to San Francisco. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!