Bus Newark to San Francisco - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Newark to San Francisco

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

today

tomorrow

$203

Sunday

$194

Monday

$209

Tuesday

$156

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	76h 35m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	5:55 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$203	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/24/2026 4:20:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 76h 35m
Greyhound US	71h 15m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$205	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/24/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 15m
FlixBus	72h 0m	11:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$209	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/24/2026 11:30:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 0m
FlixBus	84h 45m	10:45 PM	Newark	Penn Station	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$217	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/24/2026 10:45:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 84h 45m
FlixBus	70h 40m	11:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$233	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/24/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	84h 45m	10:45 PM	Newark	Penn Station	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$194	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/25/2026 10:45:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 84h 45m
Greyhound US	76h 35m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	5:55 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$194	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/25/2026 4:20:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 76h 35m
Greyhound US	71h 15m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/25/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 15m
FlixBus	72h 0m	11:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$211	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $211 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 0m
FlixBus	70h 40m	11:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$231	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	71h 15m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/26/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 15m
FlixBus	72h 0m	11:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$220	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 0m
FlixBus	84h 45m	10:45 PM	Newark	Penn Station	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$222	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/26/2026 10:45:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 84h 45m
FlixBus	70h 40m	11:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$238	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 40m
Greyhound US	82h 35m	11:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$251	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/26/2026 11:35:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $251 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	71h 15m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/27/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 15m
Greyhound US	75h 20m	8:10 AM	Newark	Penn Station	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/27/2026 8:10:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 20m
FlixBus	74h 40m	7:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$185	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 74h 40m
Greyhound US	82h 35m	11:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$220	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 10/27/2026 11:35:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/31/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Newark to San Francisco is $156 on 10/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Newark and San Francisco

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Newark to San Francisco. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Newark and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Newark to San Francisco, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Newark and San Francisco, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Newark to San Francisco

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Newark to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from Newark to San Francisco starting from $156!

Cheapest Bus	$156
Fastest Bus	67h 40m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	2,556.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Newark to San Francisco

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Newark for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

Saturday 10/24

$203

Sunday 10/25

$194

Monday 10/26

$209

Tuesday 10/27

$156

Wednesday 10/28

Thursday 10/29

Friday 10/30

$196

Saturday 10/31

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$223

Tuesday 11/03

Wednesday 11/04

$223

Thursday 11/05

$205

Friday 11/06

Saturday 11/07

Sunday 11/08

Monday 11/09

$207

Tuesday 11/10

Wednesday 11/11

Thursday 11/12

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Newark to San Francisco

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

With a price starting from $156, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Newark to San Francisco. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $207.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Newark to San Francisco, with $156. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $194.

How to save money travelling from Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark to San Francisco are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Newark to San Francisco

These are the most booked bus companies between Newark to San Francisco from our users.

Greyhound US from Newark to San Francisco

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Newark to San Francisco:

Cheapest Price	$156
Fastest Bus	68h 15m
Earliest Bus	4:20 PM
Last Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	9/26/2026

All bus stations and stops in Newark and San Francisco

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

Penn Station

Raymond Plaza W 1

Raymond Plaza East

Raymond Plaza East, between Ferry St. and Edison Pl

Broad St Across From Njt

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Newark to San Francisco

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

FAQs about the Newark to San Francisco bus

How much does a Newark San Francisco bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $156 and takes 68h 15m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $156 and $251. 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 Newark to San Francisco each day?

Every day, the Newark to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Newark to San Francisco is offered by FlixBus and takes 67h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $233. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Newark to San Francisco?

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from Newark starts at 11:30 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 Newark to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from Newark for San Francisco starts at 11:35 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 Newark San Francisco route?

When traveling by bus from Newark 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 Newark and San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark to San Francisco on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Newark to San Francisco?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Newark and San Francisco. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Newark to San Francisco?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Newark and to San Francisco

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