Bus Seattle, WA to San Francisco: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco

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

today

$92

tomorrow

$99

Tuesday

$77

Wednesday

$88

Thursday

$95

Friday

Saturday

$108

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 25m	2:10 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
Greyhound US	20h 50m	9:15 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:15:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
Greyhound US	27h 40m	2:10 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	5:50 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	22h 25m	2:10 PM	Seattle, WA	Amtrak King Street Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay		Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak King Street Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
	Greyhound US	20h 50m	9:15 PM	Seattle, WA	Amtrak King Street Station	6:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay		Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak King Street Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:15:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 45m	2:40 PM	Seattle, WA	University of Washington	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Washington, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:40:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
Greyhound US	22h 25m	2:10 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
Greyhound US	20h 50m	9:15 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:15:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	20h 50m	9:15 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center		Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:15:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
	Greyhound US	22h 25m	2:10 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center		Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	22h 25m	2:10 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center		Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
	Greyhound US	20h 50m	9:15 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center		Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:15:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	22h 25m	2:10 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center		Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 8/1/2026 2:10:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
	Greyhound US	20h 50m	9:15 PM	Seattle, WA	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center		Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 8/1/2026 9:15:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Seattle, WA to San Francisco via Sacramento, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  20h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Seattle, WA
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $70
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Seattle, WA (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
- Greyhound US
  
  2h 35m
  
  0
  
  3:30 PM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  6:05 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $19

Frequency of bus connections between Seattle, WA and San Francisco

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Seattle, WA to San Francisco. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Seattle, WA and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Seattle, WA and San Francisco, with 11 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $77, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from Seattle, WA to San Francisco starting from $77!

Cheapest Bus	$77
Fastest Bus	20h 50m
Earliest Bus	2:10 PM
Latest Bus	9:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	680.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Seattle, WA to San Francisco

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Seattle, WA for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$92

Monday 07/27

$99

Tuesday 07/28

$99

Wednesday 07/29

$87

Thursday 07/30

$95

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$120

Sunday 08/02

$110

Monday 08/03

$115

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$108

Thursday 08/06

$112

Friday 08/07

$111

Saturday 08/08

$108

Sunday 08/09

$108

Monday 08/10

$113

Tuesday 08/11

$111

Wednesday 08/12

$108

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

$98

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

$107

Tuesday 08/18

$92

Wednesday 08/19

$91

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Seattle, WA to San Francisco

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

With a price starting from $77, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $99.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, with $77. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $88.

How to save money travelling from Seattle, WA to San Francisco

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 Seattle, WA to San Francisco 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 Seattle, WA to San Francisco, 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 Seattle, WA to San Francisco are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Seattle, WA and San Francisco

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

Amtrak King Street Station

S Jackson St 303

Veterans Administration Hospital

S Columbian Way 1660

Convention Center

8th Ave 1500

Stadium

Harborview Medical Center

8th Ave 325

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco

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

FAQs about the Seattle, WA to San Francisco bus

How much does a Seattle, WA San Francisco bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $77 and takes 21h 45m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Seattle, WA to San Francisco?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $77 and $109. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Francisco.

On average, how many connections are available from Seattle, WA to San Francisco each day?

Every day, the Seattle, WA to San Francisco 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 Seattle, WA to San Francisco take?

The fastest bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco is offered by Greyhound US and takes 20h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $108. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco?

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from Seattle, WA starts at 2:10 PM. 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 Seattle, WA to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from Seattle, WA for San Francisco starts at 9:15 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 Seattle, WA San Francisco route?

When traveling by bus from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, 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 Seattle, WA and San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between Seattle, WA and San Francisco 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 Seattle, WA to San Francisco 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 Seattle, WA San Francisco 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 Seattle, WA San Francisco 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 Seattle, WA to San Francisco on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Seattle, WA to San Francisco

Economy

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

More bus routes to Seattle, WA and to San Francisco

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