Bus San Francisco to Long Beach: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Long Beach

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Francisco to Long Beach from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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Monday

$49

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$59

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	7:35 PM	Long Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 25m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	8:55 PM	Long Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 20m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	8:50 AM	Long Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 5m	11:25 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	1:30 PM	Long Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 25m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:55 PM	Long Beach	Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 20m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:50 AM	Long Beach	Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Long Beach via Los Angeles, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  4:15 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 5m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  7:35 PM
  
  Long Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Long Beach (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $13

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Long Beach

See here how frequent the connections between San Francisco and Long Beach are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from San Francisco to Long Beach. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between San Francisco and Long Beach.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from San Francisco to Long Beach, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Long Beach, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/27/2026 costs just $49, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Long Beach

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Long Beach in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Long Beach starting from $49!

Cheapest Bus	$49
Fastest Bus	10h 20m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	363.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Long Beach

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Long Beach: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

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Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$53

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$59

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$91

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$53

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$68

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Long Beach

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco to Long Beach, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $49, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Long Beach. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $59.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Long Beach, with $49. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Long Beach

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Francisco to Long Beach in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Francisco to Long Beach, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Francisco to Long Beach are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Long Beach

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Francisco and Long Beach.

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Union Square

Post St 470

Beach St & Hyde St

Bus Stop

Long Beach Blvd 1498

Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Long Beach

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Francisco to Long Beach? Or which bus companies serve the route San Francisco to Long Beach? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Francisco to Long Beach bus

How much does a San Francisco Long Beach bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $49 and takes 12h 5m to reach Long Beach. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Francisco to Long Beach?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $49 and $89. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Long Beach.

On average, how many connections are available from San Francisco to Long Beach each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to Long Beach bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Francisco to Long Beach take?

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Long Beach is offered by Greyhound US and takes 10h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $55. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Francisco to Long Beach?

The earliest bus arriving in Long Beach from San Francisco starts at 6:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Francisco to Long Beach?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Long Beach starts at 11:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Francisco Long Beach route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Long Beach, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Long Beach?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco and Long Beach by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the San Francisco to Long Beach bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Francisco Long Beach bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Francisco Long Beach bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Francisco to Long Beach on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Francisco to Long Beach

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Long Beach

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Francisco and to Long Beach. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!