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

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

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

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Saturday

$130

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Monday

$146

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Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 30m	12:45 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	23h 55m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
FlixBus	23h 35m	8:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:40:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
FlixBus	23h 20m	8:55 AM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:55:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m
Greyhound US	29h 10m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:55:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  19h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  1:05 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- Busbud
  
  16h 45m
  
  0
  
  2:25 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  6:10 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $93
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:25:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	24h 10m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:55:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
Greyhound US	29h 10m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:55:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
FlixBus	24h 25m	8:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	8:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:40:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 25m
FlixBus	24h 10m	8:55 AM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	8:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:55:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
Greyhound US	20h 20m	12:45 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$183	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  19h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  1:05 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- Busbud
  
  16h 45m
  
  0
  
  2:25 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  6:10 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $93
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:25:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $31

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco is $104 on 12/17/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Tucson, AZ and San Francisco

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Tucson, AZ and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Tucson, AZ and San Francisco, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 12 times every day by bus from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco starting from $104!

Cheapest Bus	$104
Fastest Bus	18h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	753.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tucson, AZ for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$130

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$146

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$129

Monday 12/15

$132

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$104

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

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

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

With a price starting from $130, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $132.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco, with $130. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $139.

How to save money travelling from Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, AZ to San Francisco are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco

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

Greyhound US from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco

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

Cheapest Price	$130
Fastest Bus	18h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:45 PM
Last Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	11/29/2025

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

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

Greyhound Bus Station

E 12th St 801

East Tucson

University of Arizona

6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station

6th Av/Pennington (NE) 6th Av/Pennington (NE)

Roy Laos Transit Center

W Irvington Rd 205

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

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

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

FAQs about the Tucson, AZ to San Francisco bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $104 and takes 18h 30m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $104 and $197. 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 Tucson, AZ to San Francisco each day?

Every day, the Tucson, AZ to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco is offered by Greyhound US and takes 18h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $130. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from Tucson, AZ starts at 8:20 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 Tucson, AZ to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from Tucson, AZ for San Francisco starts at 6:55 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 Tucson, AZ San Francisco route?

When traveling by bus from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco, 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 Tucson, AZ and San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between Tucson, 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 and Greyhound US.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tucson, AZ and to San Francisco

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