Bus Tickets from Newark (NJ) to San Francisco (CA), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: June 6 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 2 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$131 - $659Average Duration3d 3h
103kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$246 - $2,816Average Duration3d 10h
374kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Newark to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
3d 3hAverage Duration
$131Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Newark to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$338
Average bus trip duration3d 3h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance2551 miles (4114 km)
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Newark to San Francisco Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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05/28
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark to San Francisco was searched and found on Jun 2, 2025 with a price of $192

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark to San Francisco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $192 to $401 for a bus ticket from Newark to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $192 which is on 2025-06-02.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Newark to San Francisco.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Newark to San Francisco?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Newark to San Francisco

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Train from Newark to San Francisco

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