Question 1

How far is it from Seattle to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The drive from Seattle to San Francisco covers 807 miles through the southern half of Washington, Oregon, and the northern half of California. A bus trip between Seattle and San Francisco takes around 21 hours.

Question 2

What’s the best way to travel from Seattle to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The best way to travel from Seattle to San Francisco depends on your budget and schedule. If cost is your primary concern, the best way to travel from Seattle to San Francisco is by bus. Bus tickets can easily be found for $86, but a train trip (which takes just as long as the bus) might cost $111, even if booked a month ahead of your trip.

Question 3

What are the best places to stay in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco is made up of a number of great neighborhoods, all with their own draws for visitors. Union Square is a great central location and puts you in walking distance of some terrific shopping options, nightlife, museums and Oracle Park. It’s also easy to catch public transportation from Union Square to other San Francisco neighborhoods, like Nob Hill and Chinatown. Union Square also offers hotels at a range of prices, so it’s a popular spot with first-time visitors. Fisherman’s Wharf is another popular district for tourists, especially those with families. The area boasts the Maritime Museum, Madame Tussauds, and more — including tours to nearby Alcatraz Island. Other popular neighborhoods include North Beach, also known as the Little Italy of San Francisco; Nob Hill for a sense of luxury dating back to the Gold Rush–era (although this luxury often comes with a higher hotel cost); The Mission, which often has better weather than the rest of San Francisco and has a strong Latino arts scene and some reasonably priced hotels; and Haight-Ashbury, the birthplace of hippie culture in the 1960s and home to an enduring cool, alternative vibe.

Question 4

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

Accepted Answer

There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 5

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to San Francisco at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

Question 6

What bus companies travel from Seattle to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Seattle to San Francisco. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

Question 7

How much is a bus ticket from Seattle to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

€59.74 is the average price of a bus ticket from Seattle to San Francisco. While it’s on the pricier side for a bus ticket, taking the bus is still a cheaper alternative to flying. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Question 8

How many buses are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Seattle to San Francisco every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Seattle to San Francisco; ticket prices start at €89.67.

Question 9

How long is the bus ride from Seattle to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The bus takes an average of 26 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 1093 kilometers from Seattle to San Francisco. However, the fastest bus only takes 22 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Question 10

When do the earliest and latest buses leave Seattle?

Accepted Answer

The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Seattle to San Francisco, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Question 11

Get around town with Moovit

Accepted Answer

Download Moovit to see all of your local transit options in San Francisco. Download here

Question 12

Where does the bus arrive in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Buses arrive in San Francisco at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Question 13

Where does the bus leave from in Seattle?

Accepted Answer

Buses to San Francisco leave from 3 stations in Seattle.

Question 14

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 21 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save C€111.66 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

Question 15

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in . That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Seattle to San Francisco in , expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Question 16

Need a return trip from San Francisco to Seattle?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.