How much is a bus or train ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?

All-in bus and train tickets from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA start at $148 one-way on carriers including FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.

How long does the trip from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA take?

The fastest bus or train route from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA takes 68h 5m (15:40 to 11:45).

Where do buses and trains depart in New York and arrive in San Francisco?

Departures in New York primarily board at New York Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station (NYP) and arrive in San Francisco at San Francisco Transit Station.

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New York, NY → San Francisco, CA

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Sun, Nov 15 → Wed, Nov 18

Duration: 71h 25m

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4 transfers

NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)

FlixBus #N2640

$71

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10:45

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station

19:25

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

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Transfer time: 0h 30m

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Pittsburgh Intermodal Station

Greyhound #US0421

$110

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19:55

St Louis Bus Station

08:15

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

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Next day: Mon, Nov 16

Transfer time: 0h 25m

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St Louis Bus Station

Greyhound #US1210

$247

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08:40

Phoenix Bus Station

13:40

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

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Next day: Tue, Nov 17

Transfer time: 2h 10m

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Phoenix Bus Station

Greyhound #US1000

$62

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15:50

Los Angeles Union Station

22:20

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

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Transfer time: 0h 45m

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Los Angeles Union Station

Greyhound #US0831

$66

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23:05

San Francisco Bus Station

07:10

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

$556

Full Route Total • 5 legs

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Full Route Price & Ticket Breakdown

$556 total

1. New York, NY → Pittsburgh, PA

FlixBus Official #N2640 • 10:45–19:25

$71

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2. Pittsburgh, PA → St Louis, MO

Greyhound Official #US0421 • 19:55–08:15

$110

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3. St Louis, MO → Phoenix, AZ

Greyhound Official #US1210 • 08:40–13:40

$247

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4. Phoenix, AZ → Los Angeles, CA

Greyhound Official #US1000 • 15:50–22:20

$62

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5. Los Angeles, CA → San Francisco, CA

Greyhound Official #US0831 • 23:05–07:10

$66

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