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Bus Elgin to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$327
Average bus trip duration2d 16h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure16:45
Distance1813 miles

Elgin to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Elgin, IL, US - San Francisco, US

  1. What's the distance between Elgin and San Francisco by coach?

    The journey from Elgin to San Francisco by coach covers an approximate distance of 1816 miles (2929 km).

  2. How can I travel from Elgin to San Francisco avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Elgin to San Francisco without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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 Elgin and San Francisco!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Elgin to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Elgin to San Francisco.

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

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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