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.

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Monday

Tuesday

$199

Wednesday

$195

Thursday

Friday

$180

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	32h 20m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	5:40 PM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$199	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 2/10/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
Greyhound US	27h 40m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:10 PM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$200	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 2/10/2026 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 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 2/10/2026 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 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 $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  34h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 2/8/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  24h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $145
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 2/8/2026 5:00:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
Travel time is 6h 0m longer, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
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	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 2/11/2026 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 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	$216	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 2/11/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 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	$237	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 2/11/2026 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $237 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.
- FlixBus
  
  34h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 2/8/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  24h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $145
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 2/8/2026 5:00:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
Travel time is 6h 0m longer, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Friday
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	$180	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 2/13/2026 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 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	$227	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 2/13/2026 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Denver is $127 on 2/5/2026. 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.

Tuesday 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 2 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 $127!

Cheapest Bus	$127
Fastest Bus	28h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
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 02/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$199

Wednesday 02/11

$195

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

$180

Saturday 02/14

$194

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

Sunday 02/22

Monday 02/23

Tuesday 02/24

Wednesday 02/25

Thursday 02/26

Friday 02/27

Saturday 02/28

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 $180, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Denver. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $199.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Denver, with $180. 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.

Beloved bus companies from San Francisco to Denver

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

Greyhound US from San Francisco to Denver

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Francisco to Denver:

Cheapest Price	$180
Fastest Bus	28h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Last Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	2/5/2026

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

Beach St & Hyde St

Union Square

Post St 470

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

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 $127 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 $127 and $237. 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 $200. 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 8:20 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 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.

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

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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!