What is the travel distance from San Francisco to Fresno?

The distance separating San Francisco and Fresno is 162 miles (261 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Fresno?

The majority of buses traveling from San Francisco to Fresno start their journey at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and wind up at Amtrak Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus San Francisco to Fresno from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Fresno on September 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00pm	San Francisco Bus Station	10h 5m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 45m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15pm	409 Townsend St, SF	10h 50m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	7h 10m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 50m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Fresno on September 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	7h 10m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 45m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15pm	409 Townsend St, SF	10h 50m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	4:00pm	San Francisco Bus Station	10h 5m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 50m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Fresno on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 45m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15pm	409 Townsend St, SF	10h 50m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	7h 10m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	8:40am	Mission St & Fremont St	5h 5m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	4:00pm	San Francisco Bus Station	10h 5m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Fresno on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 45m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15pm	409 Townsend St, SF	10h 50m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	7h 10m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	8:40am	Mission St & Fremont St	5h 5m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	4:00pm	San Francisco Bus Station	10h 5m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Fresno on September 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:00pm	San Francisco Bus Station	10h 5m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 45m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	7h 10m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 50m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
8:50am	Mission St & Fremont St	4h 55m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Bus San Francisco, US to Fresno, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$45

Average bus trip duration10h 5m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance161 miles (259 km)

Latest bus departure4:00pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,260 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound San Francisco Fresno recent customer reviews

Greyhound staff all helpful and kind and amazing. The bus itself was very delayed.

Dhaya L.

June 12, 2019

The bus was supposed to go out from SF at 5:10, and at 5:15 they told us to get on one that we headed to Oakland and meet the bus driver there. We did that and had to bait over 2 hours for him to get there without anyone telling us what was happening or why. Then the bus we got into (2 hours and a half after the original hour and from a different city) was clearly not cleaned and had a terrible smell.

Daniela P.

January 13, 2018

The staff were not helpful, the bus was dirty, especially the restroom. The wifi connection did not work most of the trip, & the seats were smelly.

Garland D.

August 18, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,557 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,467 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Fresno?

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

Stops in Fresno

A - Amtrak Station

B - 1157 F St

C - E St

D - Train / Greyhound Station

E - W Shaw Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Francisco, US - Fresno, US

What is the travel distance from San Francisco to Fresno?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Fresno?

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

Best price found

09/15

$41

09/16

$41

Today

$41

09/18

$31

09/19

$34

09/20

$41

09/21

$37

09/22

$26

The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Fresno, US was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $78 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-09-22.

Usually Amtrak, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Fresno, US

Next departures

Bus San Francisco, US to Fresno, US: Trip Overview

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Greyhound San Francisco Fresno recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Fresno?

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Francisco, US - Fresno, US

What is the travel distance from San Francisco to Fresno?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Fresno?

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