Find coaches from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US

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Next departures from Salt Lake City to San Francisco on 21 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Salt Lake City Transit Center
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Salt Lake City Transit Center
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Salt Lake City Transit Center
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound
Salt Lake City Transit Center
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Salt Lake City Transit Center
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Bus
Average priceUS$64 - US$165Average duration1d 2h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$75 - US$155Average duration19h 5m
87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
19h 5mAverage duration
US$75Cheapest ticket
87kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$75
Average bus trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure20:45
Distance596 miles

Salt Lake City to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salt Lake City - San Francisco, US

  1. What's the distance between Salt Lake City and San Francisco by coach?

    The journey from Salt Lake City to San Francisco by coach covers an approximate distance of 599 miles (966 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Salt Lake City to San Francisco without flying?

    To travel from Salt Lake City to San Francisco without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
19/09
US$81
20/09
US$77
Today
US$80
22/09
US$62
23/09
No data
24/09
US$61
25/09
US$68
26/09
US$77
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 24 Sept 2025 with a price of US$61

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$61 to US$81 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$61, which is on 2025-09-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Salt Lake City to San Francisco.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salt Lake City to San Francisco will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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!

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