Bus San Francisco to Newark: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Newark

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

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Tuesday

$228

Wednesday

$216

Thursday

$187

Friday

$189

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	77h 50m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/22/2026 1:00:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/25/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 50m
Greyhound US	70h 55m	1:10 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$230	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/22/2026 1:10:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/25/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m
FlixBus	75h 10m	8:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$232	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/22/2026 8:55:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/25/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $232 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 10m
FlixBus	84h 45m	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$247	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/22/2026 6:05:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/26/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 84h 45m
Greyhound US	80h 20m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	9:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$278	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/22/2026 10:30:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/26/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $278 per person are available. Travel duration is 80h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	70h 55m	1:10 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$216	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/23/2026 1:10:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/26/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m
FlixBus	75h 10m	8:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$217	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/23/2026 8:55:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/26/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 10m
FlixBus	77h 50m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$234	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/23/2026 1:00:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/26/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 50m
FlixBus	84h 45m	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$239	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/23/2026 6:05:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/27/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 84h 45m
Greyhound US	80h 20m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	9:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$257	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/23/2026 10:30:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/27/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $257 per person are available. Travel duration is 80h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	70h 55m	1:10 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/24/2026 1:10:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/27/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m
FlixBus	75h 10m	8:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$189	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/24/2026 8:55:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/27/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 10m
FlixBus	77h 50m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$209	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/24/2026 1:00:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/27/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 50m
Greyhound US	80h 20m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	9:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/24/2026 10:30:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/28/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 80h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	70h 55m	1:10 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/28/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m
FlixBus	75h 10m	8:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$190	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/25/2026 8:55:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/28/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 10m
FlixBus	77h 50m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$218	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/25/2026 1:00:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/28/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 50m
Greyhound US	80h 20m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	9:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$301	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/25/2026 10:30:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/29/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $301 per person are available. Travel duration is 80h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Newark is $174 on 10/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Newark

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from San Francisco to Newark. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Francisco and Newark.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 buses from San Francisco to Newark, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Newark, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Newark

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Newark in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Newark starting from $174!

Cheapest Bus	$174
Fastest Bus	73h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	2,556.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Newark

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Newark: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

$228

Wednesday 09/23

$216

Thursday 09/24

$187

Friday 09/25

$189

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$195

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

Sunday 10/04

Monday 10/05

Tuesday 10/06

Wednesday 10/07

Thursday 10/08

$222

Friday 10/09

Saturday 10/10

$185

Sunday 10/11

Monday 10/12

$187

Tuesday 10/13

$186

Wednesday 10/14

Thursday 10/15

Friday 10/16

$174

Saturday 10/17

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Newark

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

With a price starting from $174, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Newark. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $216.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Newark, with $174. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $228.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Newark

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 Newark 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 Newark, 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 Newark are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Newark

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

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

One Ferry Building

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

Penn Station

Raymond Plaza W 1

Broad St Across From Njt

Raymond Plaza East

Raymond Plaza East, between Ferry St. and Edison Pl

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Newark

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Newark bus

How much does a San Francisco Newark bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $174 and takes 73h 55m to reach Newark. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $174 and $301. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Newark.

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

Every day, the San Francisco to Newark 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 Newark take?

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Newark is offered by Greyhound US and takes 73h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $230. 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 Newark?

The earliest bus arriving in Newark from San Francisco starts at 1:00 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 Newark?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Newark starts at 10:30 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 Newark route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Newark, 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 Francisco and Newark?

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Newark

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