Bus San Francisco to Seattle, WA - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

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

today

$201

tomorrow

$178

Sunday

$178

Monday

$149

Tuesday

$167

Wednesday

Thursday

$136

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	21h 20m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:20 PM	Seattle, WA	Amtrak King Street Station		Economy	$201	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:00:00 PM to Amtrak King Street Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
	Greyhound US	21h 50m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:50 PM	Seattle, WA	Padelford Hall (PDL)		Economy	$201	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:00:00 PM to Padelford Hall (PDL), Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Seattle, WA via Sacramento, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  18h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  15h 5m
  
  0
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  12:50 AM
  
  Seattle, WA
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $125
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:45:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Travel Time is 3h 0m shorter, and you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	12:50 AM	Seattle, WA	Amtrak King Street Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/20/2025 6:30:00 AM to Amtrak King Street Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
FlixBus	22h 5m	3:15 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	1:20 PM	Seattle, WA	Amtrak King Street Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/20/2025 3:15:00 PM to Amtrak King Street Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
FlixBus	22h 35m	3:15 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	1:50 PM	Seattle, WA	Padelford Hall (PDL)	Economy	$187	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/20/2025 3:15:00 PM to Padelford Hall (PDL), Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
Greyhound US	21h 20m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:20 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/20/2025 4:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 50m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:50 PM	Seattle, WA	University of Washington	Economy	$191	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/20/2025 4:00:00 PM to University of Washington, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	12:50 AM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 20m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:20 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$216	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 50m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:50 PM	Seattle, WA	University of Washington	Economy	$216	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:00:00 PM to University of Washington, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	12:50 AM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/22/2025 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 20m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:20 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/22/2025 4:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 50m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:50 PM	Seattle, WA	University of Washington	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/22/2025 4:00:00 PM to University of Washington, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	12:50 AM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/23/2025 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 20m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:20 PM	Seattle, WA	Amtrak King Street Station	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/23/2025 4:00:00 PM to Amtrak King Street Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 50m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:50 PM	Seattle, WA	Padelford Hall (PDL)	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/23/2025 4:00:00 PM to Padelford Hall (PDL), Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	12:50 AM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/25/2025 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 20m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:20 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/25/2025 4:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 50m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:50 PM	Seattle, WA	University of Washington	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/25/2025 4:00:00 PM to University of Washington, Seattle, WA (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Seattle, WA is $110 on 12/18/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Seattle, WA

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from San Francisco to Seattle, WA. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Francisco and Seattle, WA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 26 buses from San Francisco to Seattle, WA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Seattle, WA, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Seattle, WA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Seattle, WA starting from $110!

Cheapest Bus	$110
Fastest Bus	18h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:00 PM
Latest Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	680.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Seattle, WA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 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

Friday 12/19

$169

Saturday 12/20

$178

Sunday 12/21

$206

Monday 12/22

$202

Tuesday 12/23

$167

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$136

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$201

Monday 12/29

$183

Tuesday 12/30

$150

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$188

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

$179

Monday 01/05

$149

Tuesday 01/06

$159

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

$144

Friday 01/09

$135

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

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

With a price starting from $113, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Seattle, WA. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $149.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Seattle, WA, with $136. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $148.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

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 Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA, 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 Seattle, WA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

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

Greyhound US from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

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

Cheapest Price	$136
Fastest Bus	18h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:00 PM
Last Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/16/2025

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Seattle, WA

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

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

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.

Veterans Administration Hospital

S Columbian Way 1660

Convention Center

8th Ave 1500

Stadium

Harborview Medical Center

8th Ave 325

Seattle Pier 66 Bus Stop

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 Seattle, WA? Compare all modes of transports from San Francisco to Seattle, WA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Seattle, WA bus

How much does a San Francisco Seattle, WA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $110 and takes 18h 20m to reach Seattle, WA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Francisco to Seattle, WA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $110 and $217. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Seattle, WA.

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

Every day, the San Francisco to Seattle, WA bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Francisco to Seattle, WA take?

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Seattle, WA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 18h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $178. 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 Seattle, WA?

The earliest bus arriving in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Seattle, WA starts at 4:00 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 Seattle, WA route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Seattle, WA, 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 Seattle, WA?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Francisco to Seattle, WA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between San Francisco and Seattle, WA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from San Francisco to Seattle, WA?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between San Francisco and Seattle, WA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Francisco to Seattle, WA

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Seattle, WA

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