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Compare all timetables for the bus from New York to San Francisco

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from New York to San Francisco from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $189
tomorrow
Sunday
from $172
Monday
from $173
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $146
Thursday
from $158

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    77h 50m
    3:35 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    9:25 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $189
  • FlixBus
    78h 15m
    3:35 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    9:50 PM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $189
  • FlixBus
    81h 50m
    12:00 PM
    New York
    31 St & 8 Av
    9:50 PM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $193
  • FlixBus
    81h 25m
    12:00 PM
    New York
    31 St & 8 Av
    9:25 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $193
  • FlixBus
    80h 0m
    1:25 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    9:25 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $197

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    81h 5m
    9:45 PM
    New York
    Allen St/Hester St
    6:50 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $172
  • FlixBus
    81h 30m
    9:45 PM
    New York
    Allen St/Hester St
    7:15 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $172
  • FlixBus
    77h 20m
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31 St & 8 Av
    6:50 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $173
  • FlixBus
    70h 20m
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:50 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $173
  • FlixBus
    70h 45m
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    7:15 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $175

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    70h 20m
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:50 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $173
  • FlixBus
    70h 45m
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    7:15 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $178
  • FlixBus
    82h 50m
    8:00 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $179
  • FlixBus
    79h 20m
    11:30 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:50 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $179
  • FlixBus
    78h 51m
    11:59 PM
    New York
    31 St & 8 Av
    6:50 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $179

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    70h 45m
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    7:15 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $146
  • FlixBus
    70h 20m
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:50 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $147
  • FlixBus
    78h 15m
    3:35 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    9:50 PM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $147
  • FlixBus
    81h 50m
    12:00 PM
    New York
    31 St & 8 Av
    9:50 PM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $148
  • FlixBus
    74h 15m
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10:45 AM
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $149

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    70h 20m
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6:50 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $158
  • FlixBus
    70h 45m
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    7:15 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $160
  • FlixBus
    74h 15m
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10:45 AM
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $160
  • FlixBus
    81h 5m
    9:45 PM
    New York
    Allen St/Hester St
    6:50 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $163
  • FlixBus
    81h 30m
    9:45 PM
    New York
    Allen St/Hester St
    7:15 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $166

Frequency of bus connections between New York and San Francisco

See here how frequent the connections between New York and San Francisco are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from New York to San Francisco. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between New York and San Francisco.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 44 buses from New York to San Francisco, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and San Francisco, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to San Francisco

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 21 times every day by bus from New York to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to San Francisco starting from $146!

Cheapest Bus $146
Fastest Bus 70h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 21 Ø
Distance 2,565.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from New York to San Francisco

Every day, 21 buses from 1 bus companies leave New York for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/19/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/14
Monday 04/15
Tuesday 04/16
Wednesday 04/17
Thursday 04/18
Friday 04/19
$189
Saturday 04/20
Sunday 04/21
$172
Monday 04/22
$173
Tuesday 04/23
Wednesday 04/24
$146
Thursday 04/25
$158
Friday 04/26
$215
Saturday 04/27
Sunday 04/28
Monday 04/29
Tuesday 04/30
Wednesday 05/01
Thursday 05/02
Friday 05/03
Saturday 05/04
Sunday 05/05
Monday 05/06
Tuesday 05/07
Wednesday 05/08
Thursday 05/09
Friday 05/10
Saturday 05/11

The cheapest time to travel from New York to San Francisco

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from New York to San Francisco, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $146, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to San Francisco. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $189.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to San Francisco, with $146. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $161.

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

Beloved bus companies from New York to San Francisco

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

All bus stations and stops in New York and San Francisco

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to San Francisco

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

FAQs about the New York to San Francisco bus

How much does a New York San Francisco bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $146 and takes 22h 45m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $146 and $326. 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 New York to San Francisco each day?

Every day, the New York to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from New York to San Francisco is offered by FlixBus and takes 70h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $147. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from New York to San Francisco?

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from New York starts at 1:30 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 New York to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from New York for San Francisco starts at 11:59 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 New York San Francisco route?

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

Is there a direct bus between New York and San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between New York 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.

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes from New York and San Francisco

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

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