Bus San Francisco to Long Beach: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Long Beach

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

today

$74

tomorrow

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$83

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	21h 30m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:30 PM	Long Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/18/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
	Greyhound US	14h 0m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	12:40 PM	Long Beach	Bus Station		Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Long Beach via Los Angeles, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:45 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  University of California (curbside)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:45:00 AM to University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 5m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  7:35 PM
  
  Long Beach
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Travel Time is 5h 10m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 30m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:30 PM	Long Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/24/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
FlixBus	11h 15m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	7:35 PM	Long Beach	Bus Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/24/2025 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
FlixBus	18h 25m	6:15 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	12:40 PM	Long Beach	Bus Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Greyhound US	14h 0m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	12:40 PM	Long Beach	Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Greyhound US	14h 25m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:55 PM	Long Beach	Bus Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Long Beach via Los Angeles, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:45 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  University of California (curbside)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:45:00 AM to University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 5m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  7:35 PM
  
  Long Beach
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Travel Time is 2h 25m shorter, and you will save $18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Long Beach is $57 on 12/25/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Long Beach

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from San Francisco to Long Beach. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Francisco and Long Beach.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3 buses from San Francisco to Long Beach, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Long Beach, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Long Beach

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Long Beach in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Long Beach starting from $57!

Cheapest Bus	$57
Fastest Bus	11h 15m
Earliest Bus	4:00 PM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	363.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Long Beach

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Long Beach: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/18/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$66

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$83

Thursday 12/25

$57

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Long Beach

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

With a price starting from $57, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Long Beach. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $83.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Long Beach, with $74. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $108.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Long Beach

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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Francisco to Long Beach

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

FlixBus from San Francisco to Long Beach

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route San Francisco to Long Beach:

Cheapest Price	$106
Fastest Bus	11h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Last Bus	6:15 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/16/2025

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Long Beach

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

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.

Bus Stop

Long Beach Blvd 1498

Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Long Beach

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Long Beach bus

How much does a San Francisco Long Beach bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $57 and takes 21h 30m to reach Long Beach. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $57 and $189. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Long Beach.

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

Every day, the San Francisco to Long Beach 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 Francisco to Long Beach take?

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Long Beach is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $106. 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 Long Beach?

The earliest bus arriving in Long Beach from San Francisco starts at 4:00 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 Long Beach?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Long Beach 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 Long Beach route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Long Beach, 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 Long Beach?

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Long Beach

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