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What is the best way to travel from New York to San Francisco?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to San Francisco from New York. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
81h 51m
£256
£277
11
Flight
6h 20m
£204
£349
52

What is the cheapest way to reach San Francisco from New York?

You can reach San Francisco with just £204 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
Tuesday
from £291
Wednesday
from £256
Thursday
Friday
from £204
Saturday
Sunday
from £352

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    85h 50m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £291
  • FlixBus
    93h 35m
    0
    12:15
    New York
    Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £291
  • FlixBus
    92h 50m
    0
    13:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £291
  • Greyhound US
    82h 50m
    0
    23:00
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £292
  • FlixBus
    93h 5m
    0
    12:45
    New York
    Flushing 39th Ave
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £293

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    85h 50m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £256
  • FlixBus
    86h 50m
    0
    19:00
    New York
    West 34th Street
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £257
  • FlixBus
    84h 35m
    0
    21:15
    New York
    Chinatown
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £257
  • FlixBus
    81h 51m
    0
    23:59
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £265
  • Greyhound US
    82h 50m
    0
    23:00
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £273

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    18h 54m
    0
    16:29
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    08:23
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £204
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    9h 21m
    0
    17:28
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    23:49
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £270
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 27m
    0
    07:30
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:57
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £334
  • Spirit Airlines
    16h 52m
    0
    20:55
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    10:47
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £345
  • United Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    10:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    13:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £355

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    27h 49m
    0
    06:59
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    07:48
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £352
  • Sun Country Airlines
    26h 30m
    0
    11:00
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    10:30
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £393
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 35m
    0
    20:24
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    23:59
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £396
  • United Airlines
    6h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:20
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £420
  • Spirit Airlines
    18h 8m
    0
    22:05
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    13:13
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £421

What are the fastest trips from New York to San Francisco?

You can get to San Francisco from New York in just 6h 20m with a Flight from United Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
Tuesday
from 82h 50m
Wednesday
from 81h 51m
Thursday
Friday
from 6h 27m
Saturday
Sunday
from 6h 20m

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    82h 50m
    0
    23:00
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £292
  • Greyhound US
    85h 50m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £291
  • FlixBus
    92h 50m
    0
    13:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £291
  • FlixBus
    93h 5m
    0
    12:45
    New York
    Flushing 39th Ave
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £293
  • FlixBus
    93h 35m
    0
    12:15
    New York
    Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £291

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    81h 51m
    0
    23:59
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £265
  • Greyhound US
    82h 50m
    0
    23:00
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £273
  • FlixBus
    84h 35m
    0
    21:15
    New York
    Chinatown
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £257
  • Greyhound US
    85h 50m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £256
  • FlixBus
    86h 50m
    0
    19:00
    New York
    West 34th Street
    06:50
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £257

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 27m
    0
    07:30
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:57
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £334
  • United Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    10:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    13:39
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £355
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    9h 21m
    0
    17:28
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    23:49
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £270
  • Spirit Airlines
    16h 52m
    0
    20:55
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    10:47
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £345
  • Frontier Airlines
    18h 54m
    0
    16:29
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    08:23
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £204

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    6h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    10:20
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £420
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    6h 35m
    0
    20:24
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    23:59
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £396
  • Spirit Airlines
    18h 8m
    0
    22:05
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    13:13
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £421
  • Sun Country Airlines
    26h 30m
    0
    11:00
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    10:30
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £393
  • Frontier Airlines
    27h 49m
    0
    06:59
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    07:48
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £352
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from New York to San Francisco

What are the most popular stations in New York and San Francisco?

In New York, you will usually depart from 31st & 8th Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal or East Broadway, while in San Francisco you will be arriving at One Ferry Building, SoMa or Beach St & Hyde St, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Francisco from New York? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between New York and San Francisco, you can pay as low as £204 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to San Francisco in just 6h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting New York and San Francisco are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in New York and San Francisco is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Jersey City or to Daly City, CA, and look at flights from John F. Kennedy Airport, and landing at San Francisco, CA - Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from New York to San Francisco?

The most popular companies between New York and San Francisco, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from New York to San Francisco

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from New York to San Francisco. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from New York to San Francisco

How can I reach San Francisco from New York?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to San Francisco from New York.

How far is San Francisco from New York?

The distance between New York and San Francisco is 4,126.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between New York and San Francisco?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 111 kgs of CO2, a train 144 kgs, a car 702 kgs, and a flight 1,015 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from New York to San Francisco?

You can get to San Francisco with just £204 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to San Francisco?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Francisco in just 6h 20m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to New York and to San Francisco

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to New York and to San Francisco. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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