Bus San Francisco to Boston, MA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Boston, MA

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

today

$293

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

$408

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Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	85h 10m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:40 AM	Boston, MA	Allston	Economy	$293	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:30:00 PM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $293 per person are available. Travel duration is 85h 10m
Greyhound US	77h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$295	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:30:00 PM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 20m
Greyhound US	90h 20m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:00 PM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$328	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:40:00 PM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $328 per person are available. Travel duration is 90h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	85h 10m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:40 AM	Boston, MA	Allston	Economy	$408	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:30:00 PM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $408 per person are available. Travel duration is 85h 10m
FlixBus	82h 30m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$410	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:20:00 AM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $410 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 30m
Greyhound US	77h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$413	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:30:00 PM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $413 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 20m
Greyhound US	85h 30m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:10 PM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$444	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 PM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $444 per person are available. Travel duration is 85h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Boston, MA via Salt Lake City, UT, you can save more than $85? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  114h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:55 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  7:05 AM
  
  Salt Lake City, UT
  Intermodal Hub
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $110
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:55:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  67h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Salt Lake City, UT
  Intermodal Hub
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Boston, MA
  Allston
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $213
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:50:00 AM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 50m
Travel time is 34h 25m longer, but you will save $85

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Boston, MA is $293 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Boston, MA

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from San Francisco to Boston, MA. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between San Francisco and Boston, MA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 buses from San Francisco to Boston, MA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Boston, MA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Boston, MA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Boston, MA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Boston, MA starting from $293!

Cheapest Bus	$293
Fastest Bus	80h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	2,692.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Boston, MA

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Boston, MA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$293

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$408

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Boston, MA

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

With a price starting from $293, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Boston, MA. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $408.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Boston, MA, with $293. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $406.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Boston, MA

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 Francisco to Boston, MA 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 Francisco to Boston, MA, 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 Francisco to Boston, MA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Boston, MA

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

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

South Station

Atlantic Ave 700

Prudential Center T Transit Station

Huntington Ave 220

Sheraton Hotel

Dalton St 39

South Station Gate 12

Atlantic Ave 700

Copley Square

Boylston Street

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Boston, MA

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Boston, MA bus

How much does a San Francisco Boston, MA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $293 and takes 88h 10m to reach Boston, MA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Francisco to Boston, MA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $293 and $447. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Boston, MA.

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

Every day, the San Francisco to Boston, MA 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 San Francisco to Boston, MA take?

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Boston, MA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 80h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $295. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Francisco to Boston, MA?

The earliest bus arriving in Boston, MA from San Francisco starts at 1:30 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 Francisco to Boston, MA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Boston, MA starts at 10:40 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 Francisco Boston, MA route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Boston, MA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and 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 San Francisco and Boston, MA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco and Boston, MA 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 and FlixBus.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Francisco to Boston, MA

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Boston, MA

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