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06/03/2026
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Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA by bus

The journey from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA by bus is 3,949.41 km and takes 71 hrs 54 mins. There are 2 connections per day, with the first departure at 2:50 a.m. and the last at 7:05 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $269.29 or as much as $355.85. The best price for this journey is $269.29.

Lowest Price $269.29
Journey Duration 71 hrs 54 mins
Connection per Day 2
Lowest Price $269.29
Highest Price $355.85
First Departure 2:50 a.m.
Last Departure 7:05 p.m.
Distance 3,949.41 km
Departure Baltimore, MD
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Greyhound

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA

The cheapest Baltimore, MD - San Francisco, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $92.05 if you’re lucky, or $126.53 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $165.44.

Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by bus

When travelling to San Francisco, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA
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Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
276.46kg
Bus
296.21kg
Flight
789.88kg
Car
631.91kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA is $313.04. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $269.29.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA is $269.29. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Baltimore, MD and San Francisco, CA by bus?
Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA is 3,949.41 km.
How long does the bus between Baltimore, MD and San Francisco, CA take?
Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA is on average 71 hrs 54 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 66 hrs 15 mins.
How many bus connections per day go from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA?
Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA has 2 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA departs at 2:50 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA departs at 7:05 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $269.29 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA?
There are on average 2 direct connection(s) from Baltimore, MD to go to San Francisco, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Baltimore, MD and San Francisco, CA is 66 hrs 15 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Baltimore, MD and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA creates 296.21kg of CO2 emissions.

Go local from Baltimore, MD

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Trending routes

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Weekend getaways from Baltimore, MD

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International routes from Baltimore, MD and nearby areas

Buses Baltimore, MD - Niagara FallsBuses Baltimore, MD - OttawaBuses Baltimore, MD - TorontoBuses Baltimore, MD - MontrealBuses New York, NY - MississaugaBuses New York, NY - Hamilton, OntarioBuses Atlantic City, NJ - London, OntarioBuses New York, NY - London, OntarioBuses Atlantic City, NJ - Niagara FallsBuses New York, NY - Niagara FallsBuses Philadelphia, PA - Niagara FallsBuses Washington, DC - Niagara Falls

Other destinations from Baltimore, MD

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Main routes to San Francisco, CA

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