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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge | San Francisco Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Boston (South Station) | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:05 PM EST.
Get from Boston to San Francisco
The journey takes about 3 days, 15 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $251, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Boston and San Francisco?
Stops in Boston
- A145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- B100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- C335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
- D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA - E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA - F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to San Francisco, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Boston to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to San Francisco start from $251. The average price for this route is around $695. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Boston to San Francisco?
The average bus travel time from Boston to San Francisco is 3d 15h, covering a distance of 4325 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3d 6h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Boston to San Francisco route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to San Francisco at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Boston to San Francisco generates an estimated 108 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Boston to San Francisco?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to San Francisco?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $426To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $426 to $608 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $426 which is on 2026-01-14.
