Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to San Francisco, US

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$161 - $545Average Duration3d 7h
98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$480 - $511Average Duration3d 12h
356kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 3 days, 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
3d 7hAverage Duration
$161Cheapest ticket
98kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$332
Average bus trip duration3d 7h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure6:55am
Distance2422 miles (3906 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Richmond to San Francisco Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Aug 29, 2025 with a price of $177

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond 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.

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

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 Richmond to San Francisco.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Richmond 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.

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!

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