Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to San Francisco, US

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  • Departure time: December 16 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: December 19 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: December 26 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: December 31 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Daly BART - 500 John Daly Blvd
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: December 31 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: December 31 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to San Francisco

Bus
Average PriceUS$200 - US$531Average Duration2d 17h
84kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average PriceUS$182 - US$1,490Average Duration2d 14h
305kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$200, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2d 17hAverage Duration
US$200Cheapest ticket
84kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$292
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 17h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:20pm
Distance3355 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - San Francisco, US

  1. How far is Detroit from San Francisco?

    The distance between Detroit and San Francisco is around 3363 km (2085 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to San Francisco?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Detroit and San Francisco!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Detroit to San Francisco.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Detroit to San Francisco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Detroit to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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