San Diego to San Francisco bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 3 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from San Diego bus station at 04:35h, arriving at San Francisco bus station at 16:15h the same day. While latest bus departs at 06:25h, arriving at 16:35h the same day.
Departure station and country
San Diego, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
San Francisco, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
502 mi
Average Trip Duration
10h 55min
Total Departures
3
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$91
Transportation Options
Bus
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Getting from San Diego and San Francisco by bus
The shortest travel distance between San Diego and San Francisco is 502 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 06:25 has a travel time of 10:10h.
The longest travel time on the route is 11:40h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Bus companies operating the San Diego to San Francisco route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1266 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.
For more details about San Diego or San Francisco bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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San Diego
You can see information about the departure station and stops San Diego here
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San Francisco
You can see information about the arrival station and stops San Francisco here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $91 (One-Way)
or $182 (Return).
Over 1266 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from San Diego to San Francisco. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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