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Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus

The journey from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus is 120.89 km and takes 2 hrs 40 mins. There are 16 connections per day, with the first departure at 7:40 a.m. and the last at 8:30 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $33.45 or as much as $51.10. The best price for this journey is $33.45.

Lowest Price $33.45
Journey Duration 2 hrs 40 mins
Connection per Day 16
Lowest Price $33.45
Highest Price $51.10
First Departure 7:40 a.m.
Last Departure 8:30 p.m.
Distance 120.89 km
Departure Sacramento, CA
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Greyhound, FlixBus

Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Sunday, Apr 20, 2025

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

The cheapest Sacramento, CA - San Francisco, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $13.38 if you’re lucky, or $27.94 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $44.60.

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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!

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Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
8.46kg
Bus
9.07kg
Flight
24.18kg
Car
19.34kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA is $41.08. 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 $33.45.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA is $33.45. 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 Sacramento, CA and San Francisco, CA by bus?
Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA is 120.89 km.
How long does the bus between Sacramento, CA and San Francisco, CA take?
Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA is on average 2 hrs 40 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 5 mins.
Which companies operate from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The bus journey from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound, FlixBus and Greyhound Lines, Inc..
How many bus connections per day go from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA has 16 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 7:40 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 Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 8:30 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 Sacramento, CA 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 $33.45 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 Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA?
There are on average 16 direct connection(s) from Sacramento, CA to go to San Francisco, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Sacramento, CA and San Francisco, CA is 2 hrs 5 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Sacramento, CA and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA creates 9.07kg of CO2 emissions.

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