Bus San Francisco to Denver: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Denver

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

today

$166

tomorrow

$171

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$153

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	27h 40m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:10 PM	Denver	Union Station		Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
	Greyhound US	42h 0m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:40 PM	Denver	Union Station		Economy	$200	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	27h 40m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:10 PM	Denver	Union Station		Economy	$171	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
	Greyhound US	42h 0m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:40 PM	Denver	Union Station		Economy	$241	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $241 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 40m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:10 PM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
FlixBus	32h 20m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	5:40 PM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
Greyhound US	42h 0m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:40 PM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Denver via Sacramento, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  27h 40m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  24h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $108
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 12/11/2025 5:00:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Denver is $142 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Denver

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from San Francisco to Denver. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Francisco and Denver.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 3 buses from San Francisco to Denver, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Denver, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Denver

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Denver in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Denver starting from $142!

Cheapest Bus	$142
Fastest Bus	28h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	946.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Denver

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Denver: 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

$166

Saturday 12/06

$171

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$153

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$157

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 Denver

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

With a price starting from $153, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Denver. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $166.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Denver, with $153. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $200.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Denver

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 Denver 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 Denver, 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 Denver are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Denver

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

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

Federal Blvd & W 19th Ave Bus Stop

Federal Blvd & W 19th Ave Federal Blvd & W 19th Ave

Union Station

Wynkoop St 1701

Bus Stop

Colorado Station

E Evans Ave 4401

19th St. Bus Station

19th St 1055

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Denver

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Denver bus

How much does a San Francisco Denver bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $142 and takes 28h 40m to reach Denver. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $142 and $241. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Denver.

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

Every day, the San Francisco to Denver bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Denver is offered by Greyhound US and takes 28h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $166. 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 Denver?

The earliest bus arriving in Denver 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 Denver?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Denver 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 Denver route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Denver, 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 Denver?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco and Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Denver

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