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

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

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

today

from $89

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

from $122

Friday

from $86

Saturday

Sunday

from $81

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	26h 30m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	4:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay		Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/21/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
	FlixBus	28h 30m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	6:30 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend		Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/21/2025 2:00:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	26h 30m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	4:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay		Economy	$122	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/24/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/25/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
	FlixBus	25h 10m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	3:10 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend		Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/24/2025 2:00:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/25/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  25h 10m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Tempe, AZ
  Bus Stop
  
  2:05 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $85
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/26/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:15 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  3:10 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/27/2025 2:15:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/27/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	26h 30m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	4:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2025 2:00:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/26/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
FlixBus	25h 10m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	3:10 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2025 2:00:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/26/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
FlixBus	25h 10m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	3:10 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2025 2:00:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/26/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
FlixBus	26h 30m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	4:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/26/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	26h 30m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	4:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2025 2:00:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
FlixBus	28h 10m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	6:10 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2025 2:00:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
FlixBus	26h 30m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	4:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$143	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
FlixBus	28h 10m	2:00 PM	Tempe, AZ	Bus Stop	6:10 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$159	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Tempe, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2025 2:00:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m

Facts about the bus from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco starting from $81!

Cheapest Bus	$81
Fastest Bus	25h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Latest Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	661.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Tempe, AZ for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/20

Monday 07/21

$89

Tuesday 07/22

Wednesday 07/23

Thursday 07/24

$122

Friday 07/25

$86

Saturday 07/26

Sunday 07/27

$143

Monday 07/28

$64

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 08/03

$89

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

$87

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

$79

Saturday 08/09

$75

Sunday 08/10

$82

Monday 08/11

$72

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

$92

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

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

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 Tempe, AZ to San Francisco 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 Tempe, AZ to San Francisco, 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 Tempe, AZ to San Francisco are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco

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

FlixBus from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco

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

Cheapest Price	$81
Fastest Bus	25h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Last Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	7/19/2025

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

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

Bus Stop

University Dr/Rural Rd

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Beach St & Hyde St

Union Square

Post St 470

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

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

FAQs about the Tempe, AZ to San Francisco bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $81 and takes 26h 30m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $81 and $159. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Francisco.

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

Every day, the Tempe, AZ to San Francisco 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 Tempe, AZ to San Francisco take?

The fastest bus from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco is offered by FlixBus and takes 25h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $123. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco?

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from Tempe, AZ starts at 2:00 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 Tempe, AZ to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from Tempe, AZ for San Francisco starts at 2:00 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 Tempe, AZ San Francisco route?

When traveling by bus from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco, passengers can travel with 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 Tempe, AZ and San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between Tempe, AZ and San Francisco 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.

What can I take with me on the Tempe, AZ to San Francisco 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 Tempe, AZ San Francisco 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 Tempe, AZ San Francisco 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 Tempe, AZ to San Francisco on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tempe, AZ and to San Francisco

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