Bus Tickets from Irvine, US to San Francisco, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Irvine to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$63 - $90Average Duration11h 35m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$64 - $334Average Duration11h 53m
57kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Irvine to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
11h 35mAverage Duration
$63Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Irvine to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$74
Average bus trip duration11h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:10pm
Distance387 miles (623 km)

Irvine to San Francisco Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Irvine to San Francisco was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of $80

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

You can expect to pay from $80 to $80 for a bus ticket from Irvine to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-06-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Irvine to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Irvine to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

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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