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Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA by bus

The journey from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA by bus is 1,094.44 km and takes 21 hrs 7 mins. There are 10 connections per day, with the first departure at 2:45 p.m. and the last at 10:50 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $123.88 or as much as $288.38. The best price for this journey is $123.88.

Lowest Price $123.88
Journey Duration 21 hrs 7 mins
Connection per Day 10
Lowest Price $123.88
Highest Price $288.38
First Departure 2:45 p.m.
Last Departure 10:50 p.m.
Distance 1,094.44 km
Departure Seattle, WA
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus

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

The cheapest Seattle, WA - San Francisco, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $129.42 if you’re lucky, or $204.83 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $302.57.

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 FlixBus and Greyhound from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA
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Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
76.61kg
Bus
82.08kg
Flight
218.89kg
Car
175.11kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is $175.78. 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 $123.88.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is $123.88. 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 Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA by bus?
Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is 1,094.44 km.
How long does the bus between Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA take?
Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is on average 21 hrs 7 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 19 hrs 15 mins.
Which companies operate from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA?
The bus journey from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA?
Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA has 10 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA departs at 2:45 p.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 Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA departs at 10:50 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 Seattle, WA 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 $123.88 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.
What's the fastest journey time between Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA is 19 hrs 15 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA creates 82.08kg of CO2 emissions.

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