Bus San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ

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

today

$106

tomorrow

$131

Tuesday

$113

Wednesday

Thursday

$112

Friday

$135

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 35m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	5:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/14/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	18h 30m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:10 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/14/2025 10:40:00 PM to 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Greyhound US	20h 15m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	3:45 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/14/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Greyhound US	32h 15m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/14/2025 6:30:00 AM to 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 45m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	2:05 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Greyhound US	18h 30m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:10 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/15/2025 10:40:00 PM to 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Greyhound US	17h 35m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/15/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	32h 15m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/15/2025 6:30:00 AM to 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ via Oakland, you can save more than $48? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 37%
  
  16h 25m
  
  San Francisco
  
  7 mi
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Oakland
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $83
  
  A Bus from goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  26h 25m
  
  0
  
  10:40 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  12:30 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/15/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  15h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:25 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  2:05 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $92
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/16/2025 9:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Travel time is 8h 40m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 45m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	2:05 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/16/2025 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Greyhound US	20h 15m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:45 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/16/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Greyhound US	17h 35m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/16/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	18h 30m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:10 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	Economy	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/16/2025 10:40:00 PM to 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 15m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	3:45 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
FlixBus	16h 45m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	2:05 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/18/2025 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Greyhound US	32h 15m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:30:00 AM to 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m
Greyhound US	17h 35m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	5:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 15m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	3:45 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Greyhound US	17h 35m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	5:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	24h 15m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$197	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
Greyhound US	25h 10m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:10 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	Economy	$201	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:00:00 PM to 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
Greyhound US	32h 15m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	Economy	$203	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 AM to 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ via Oakland, you can save more than $13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 10%
  
  19h 45m
  
  San Francisco
  
  7 mi
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  3:45 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $122
  
  A Bus from goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 12/19/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  26h 25m
  
  0
  
  10:40 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  12:30 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/15/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  15h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:25 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  2:05 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $92
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/16/2025 9:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Travel time is 7h 50m longer, but you will save $28

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ is $82 on 1/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Phoenix, AZ

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Francisco and Phoenix, AZ.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Phoenix, AZ, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ starting from $82!

Cheapest Bus	$82
Fastest Bus	17h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	652.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Phoenix, AZ: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

$106

Monday 12/15

$131

Tuesday 12/16

$113

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$112

Friday 12/19

$197

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$100

Tuesday 12/23

$117

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$122

Monday 12/29

$114

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$128

Thursday 01/01

$128

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

$105

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

$101

Wednesday 01/07

$82

Thursday 01/08

$88

Friday 01/09

$100

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ

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

With a price starting from $88, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $106.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ, with $106. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $197.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ

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 Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ, 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 Phoenix, AZ are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ

These are the most booked bus companies between San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ from our users.

Greyhound US from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ

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

Cheapest Price	$106
Fastest Bus	18h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Last Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/11/2025

FlixBus from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ:

Cheapest Price	$113
Fastest Bus	17h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Last Bus	8:20 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/8/2025

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Phoenix, AZ

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

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

24th St & Jefferson St Station

24th St & Jefferson St

27th Av & McDowell Rd Bus Stop

N 27th Ave 1614

Bus Station

E Buckeye Rd 2115

44th St/Washington

Downtown

S 1st St 401S

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ? Compare all modes of transports from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ bus

How much does a San Francisco Phoenix, AZ bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $82 and takes 18h 35m to reach Phoenix, AZ. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $82 and $203. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Phoenix, AZ.

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

Every day, the San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ take?

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ is offered by FlixBus and takes 17h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $131. 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 Phoenix, AZ?

The earliest bus arriving in Phoenix, AZ from San Francisco starts at 6:30 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 Phoenix, AZ?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ, 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 Phoenix, AZ?

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Francisco to Phoenix, AZ

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Phoenix, AZ

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