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How to get to San Francisco by coach
- Routes
- 29
- Trips per day
- 88
- coach lines
- 3
- Stations
- 3
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About San Francisco
Located in the heart of Northern California's Bay Area, San Francisco is a geographically small but culturally huge city known for its historic cable cars, active waterfront, and the eclectic mix of hippies and techies who call it home. While it might be one of the most expensive U.S. cities to live in, San Fran can actually be very cheap to visit, and there is no shortage of unique sights to see.
If the city's omnipresent fog (nicknamed “Karl the Fog” by locals) takes a break, the best views and Instagram photo ops of the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge are found in Golden Gate Park. Stroll through the oldest Chinatown in North America to find the perfect dim sum, or if you and your boo prefer a little Full House moment, try a romantic picnic at Alamo Square Park in front of the Victorian “Painted Ladies.” After all, San Francisco is one of the best holiday destinations for couples.
Since the city is condensed onto a small peninsula, exploring by bike is an efficient and scenic way to get around. When you’re ready to travel beyond city limits, San Francisco is a convenient hub for trips throughout Northern California. It's actually the first stop on Wanderu's West Coast Wine Tour, with the next stop, obviously, in Napa Valley. Whether travelling by coach, train, or through either of the two nearby airports, San Francisco is a can't-miss destination.
Station Information

Behind a modern curved façade lies San Francisco’s commuter hub, the Salesforce Transit Center. This gateway to downtown San Francisco and the entire Bay Area welcomes tens of thousands of passengers every day. Finding your way around is easy thanks to more than 270 digital displays with transit information. The Salesforce Transit Center serves as a coach station for Greyhound and Amtrak Thruway coaches, as well as several public transit options for convenient connections. A standout feature of the Salesforce Transit Center is a public five-acre rooftop park which gives travellers an open space to relax. Rotating food trucks, cafés, carts, and pop-up retail make this a dynamic and vibrant destination in itself.
Popular coach stations in San Francisco:
- Salesforce Transit Center
- Caltrain Station - 5th & Townsend St
- San Francisco, California
What coach companies travel to San Francisco, CA?
Located in California, San Francisco is accessible by coach from 29 other cities. You can choose from 88 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to San Francisco on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to San Francisco are also available.
Coach companies serving San Francisco
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 320 | 2 days, 10 hrs, 9 mins | €230.76 |
| Greyhound | 41 | 10 hrs, 7 mins | €83.11 |
| Amtrak Thruway | 26 | 15 hrs, 36 mins | €84.34 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound coaches are outfitted with power sockets, free WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities.
Which coach carrier has the best service to San Francisco?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to San Francisco by coach with Greyhound, giving it a 4.8 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that FlixBus US had the most comfortable coach service to San Francisco, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate FlixBus US at 4.1 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in San Francisco punctually, travellers suggest that FlixBus US has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to San Francisco, rating it 4.8 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€6.23 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to San Francisco, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to San Francisco. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to San Francisco was €7.03.
Cheapest price
€6.23
The most popular coach stations in San Francisco are Salesforce Transit Center, Caltrain Station - 5th & Townsend St and San Francisco, California. Salesforce Transit Center is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to San Francisco is San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO), located 10.8 miles from the city centre of San Francisco.
San Francisco ranks number 6 among the most popular coach destinations in California. San Francisco ranks number 109 among coach destinations in the country. San Francisco ranks number 15 in California by the number of places connected to it by coach. There are 71 direct coach schedules arriving in San Francisco each day.
The population of San Francisco is 864,816. It ranks number 4 by population in California. It ranks number 14 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to San Francisco, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €6.23. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to San Francisco starts at €12.50. A longer trip by coach to San Francisco can be as cheap as €7.14. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €25.87.
Solo travellers choose to travel by coach to San Francisco for its affordable fares and because of the safe and convenient experience that they note in their reviews.
The closest coach station to the city centre of San Francisco is Caltrain Station - 5th & Townsend St, located just 1.2 miles away. Select Caltrain Station - 5th & Townsend St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of San Francisco. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 9 hrs, 28 mins | €85.13 |
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