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

today

$216

tomorrow

$187

Saturday

$201

Sunday

$193

Monday

$204

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	53h 15m	9:10 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$216	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/4/2026 9:10:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/6/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
Greyhound US	53h 15m	4:00 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$228	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/4/2026 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/6/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
Greyhound US	62h 55m	10:10 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	11:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$229	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/4/2026 10:10:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 55m
Greyhound US	57h 5m	4:00 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	11:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$230	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/4/2026 4:00:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/6/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 5m
Greyhound US	59h 5m	10:10 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$230	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/4/2026 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	62h 55m	10:10 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	11:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$187	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/5/2026 10:10:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/8/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 55m
Greyhound US	59h 5m	10:10 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$187	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/5/2026 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/8/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m
Greyhound US	53h 15m	4:00 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/5/2026 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
Greyhound US	53h 15m	9:10 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$197	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/5/2026 9:10:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
Greyhound US	57h 5m	4:00 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	11:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$198	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/5/2026 4:00:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	53h 15m	4:00 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$201	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/6/2026 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/8/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
Greyhound US	53h 15m	9:10 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$203	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/6/2026 9:10:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/8/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
Greyhound US	57h 5m	4:00 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	11:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$203	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/6/2026 4:00:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/8/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 5m
Greyhound US	58h 40m	9:10 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	5:50 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$211	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/6/2026 9:10:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/8/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $211 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 40m
Greyhound US	59h 5m	10:10 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$215	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/6/2026 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	58h 40m	9:10 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	5:50 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$193	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/7/2026 9:10:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 40m
Greyhound US	53h 15m	9:10 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/7/2026 9:10:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
Greyhound US	53h 15m	4:00 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$202	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/7/2026 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
Greyhound US	59h 5m	10:10 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$202	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/7/2026 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	53h 15m	9:10 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$204	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/8/2026 9:10:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
Greyhound US	58h 40m	9:10 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	5:50 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$204	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/8/2026 9:10:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 40m
Greyhound US	59h 5m	10:10 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/8/2026 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/11/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m
Greyhound US	53h 15m	4:00 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$212	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 6/8/2026 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $212 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Nashville to San Francisco is $156 on 6/17/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Nashville and San Francisco

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Nashville to San Francisco. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Nashville and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 9 buses from Nashville to San Francisco, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Nashville and San Francisco, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Nashville to San Francisco

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Nashville to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nashville to San Francisco starting from $156!

Cheapest Bus	$156
Fastest Bus	51h 15m
Earliest Bus	4:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	1,958.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Nashville to San Francisco

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Nashville for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/31

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

$216

Friday 06/05

$187

Saturday 06/06

$201

Sunday 06/07

$193

Monday 06/08

$204

Tuesday 06/09

Wednesday 06/10

Thursday 06/11

$185

Friday 06/12

$196

Saturday 06/13

$179

Sunday 06/14

$166

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

$185

Wednesday 06/17

$156

Thursday 06/18

$164

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$179

Tuesday 06/23

$192

Wednesday 06/24

$156

Thursday 06/25

Friday 06/26

$158

Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Nashville to San Francisco

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

With a price starting from $158, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Nashville to San Francisco. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $179.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nashville to San Francisco, with $156. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $193.

How to save money travelling from Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to San Francisco are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Nashville and San Francisco

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

5th Ave South Station

5Th Ave South 709

Municipal Auditorium

5th Ave. North 423

Broadway and Commerce

2nd Ave N 140

Murfreesboro Pike

Murfreesboro Pike 2615

Tornado Bus Company

Nolensville Pike 4031

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Beach St & Hyde St

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 Nashville to San Francisco

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

FAQs about the Nashville to San Francisco bus

How much does a Nashville San Francisco bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $156 and takes 60h 55m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $156 and $230. 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 Nashville to San Francisco each day?

Every day, the Nashville to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Nashville to San Francisco is offered by Greyhound US and takes 51h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $228. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from Nashville starts at 4:00 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 Nashville to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from Nashville for San Francisco starts at 10:10 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 Nashville San Francisco route?

When traveling by bus from Nashville to San Francisco, passengers can travel with 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 Nashville and San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between Nashville 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: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to San Francisco on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Nashville to San Francisco?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Nashville and to San Francisco

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