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Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to San Francisco

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

$104

tomorrow

$90

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$91

Monday

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 40m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/24/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	22h 15m	2:10 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/24/2025 7:35:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 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 $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  15h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:15 PM
  
  San Diego
  La Jolla Village
  
  5:25 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $72
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/25/2025 4:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  5:35 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  7:15 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/26/2025 5:35:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 5m	6:00 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	8:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/25/2025 6:00:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Greyhound US	12h 15m	7:00 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/25/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	14h 55m	3:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	6:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/25/2025 3:45:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 20m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/28/2025 6:45:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	17h 5m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	6:50 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$155	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/28/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
FlixBus	14h 55m	3:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:50 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/28/2025 3:55:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	14h 35m	4:15 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	6:50 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/28/2025 4:15:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/28/2025 7:35:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to San Francisco is $59 on 1/2/2026. 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 5 daily buses from San Diego to San Francisco. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between San Diego and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from San Diego to San Francisco, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Diego and San Francisco, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to San Francisco

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 3 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 $59!

Cheapest Bus	$59
Fastest Bus	11h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:45 PM
Latest Bus	7:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	457.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to San Francisco

Every day, 3 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 12/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$104

Thursday 12/25

$90

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

$82

Sunday 12/28

$91

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$94

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

$59

Saturday 01/03

$66

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Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

Sunday 01/11

Monday 01/12

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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 $90, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to San Francisco. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $94.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to San Francisco, with $90. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $91.

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.

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	$91
Fastest Bus	14h 35m
Earliest Bus	1:45 PM
Last Bus	4:15 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/19/2025

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

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

Beach St & Hyde St

Union Square

Post St 470

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 $59 and takes 14h 5m 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 $59 and $196. 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 3 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 Greyhound US and takes 11h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $118. 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 1:45 PM. 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 7:35 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.

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

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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!