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.

today

$142

tomorrow

$124

Wednesday

Thursday

$125

Friday

$140

Saturday

$126

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
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	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/19/2026 6:55:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 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	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/19/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
FlixBus	31h 25m	11:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/19/2026 11:40:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 25m
FlixBus	31h 5m	12:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/19/2026 12:00:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 5m
FlixBus	23h 55m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$184	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/19/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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	$124	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/20/2026 6:55:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 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	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/20/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
FlixBus	23h 55m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/20/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 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	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/20/2026 8:40:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 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	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/20/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 10m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/22/2026 6:55:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
FlixBus	36h 25m	11:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$127	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/22/2026 11:40:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 25m
FlixBus	36h 5m	12:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$127	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/22/2026 12:00:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 5m
FlixBus	23h 55m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$159	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/22/2026 8:20:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
Greyhound US	19h 30m	12:45 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/22/2026 12:45:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 10m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/23/2026 6:55:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
FlixBus	36h 25m	11:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/23/2026 11:40:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 25m
FlixBus	36h 5m	12:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/23/2026 12:00:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 5m
Greyhound US	19h 30m	12:45 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$232	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/23/2026 12:45:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $232 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	23h 55m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$238	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/23/2026 8:20:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  25h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  University of Arizona
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/25/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- Busbud
  
  16h 20m
  
  0
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  7:15 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $87
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 1/25/2026 3:55:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Travel time is 7h 15m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 10m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/24/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
Greyhound US	24h 10m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/24/2026 6:55:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
FlixBus	36h 25m	11:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$160	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/24/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 25m
FlixBus	36h 5m	12:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$160	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/24/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 5m
FlixBus	23h 55m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$165	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/24/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  33h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  1:05 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 1/25/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- Busbud
  
  16h 20m
  
  0
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  7:15 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $84
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 1/26/2026 3:55:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 1/27/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Travel time is 10h 5m longer, but you will save $21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco is $84 on 2/9/2026. 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. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Tucson, AZ and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 32 buses from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Tucson, AZ and San Francisco, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 11 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 $84!

Cheapest Bus	$84
Fastest Bus	18h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	753.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco

Every day, 11 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 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$142

Tuesday 01/20

$124

Wednesday 01/21

Thursday 01/22

$125

Friday 01/23

$140

Saturday 01/24

$126

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

$107

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

$105

Monday 02/09

$84

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

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 $84, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $140.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco, with $124. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $127.

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	$124
Fastest Bus	18h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:45 PM
Last Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	1/19/2026

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

Roy Laos Transit Center

W Irvington Rd 205

S 6th Ave

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Beach St & Hyde St

One Ferry Building

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

Stonestown

Buckingham Way 501

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 $84 and takes 23h 10m 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 $84 and $244. 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 11 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 $184. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco?

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 11 daily trips between Tucson, AZ and San Francisco. 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.

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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!