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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Major contemporary art museum with an outstanding modern and contemporary collection, large-scale installations, and strong photography holdings.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
548 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Beverly Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beverly Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 1 buses that leave Beverly Hills, CA for San Francisco, CA on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 548 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Beverly Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 340 miles (548 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $85 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Beverly Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $0.27 (€0.22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Beverly Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Beverly Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $181 (€148).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 08:26AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 9h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $282 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $231 |
The table below shows live departures for Beverly Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor · 6645 AMTRAK | 5:35 AM Beverly Hills, CA | 12h35 | 6:10 PM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor | 5:35 AM Beverly Hills, CA | 10h36 | 4:11 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
· · | 7:15 AM Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA | 15h50 | 11:05 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 2 transfers | |
· | 9:40 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 13h25 | 11:05 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 7h40 | 6:10 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 7h00 | 6:10 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 8h40 | 8:20 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Beverly Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 13h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 340 miles (548 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 340 miles (548 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Major contemporary art museum with an outstanding modern and contemporary collection, large-scale installations, and strong photography holdings.
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Fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park known for American art, textiles, rotating exhibitions, and its panoramic observation tower.
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Massive urban park with gardens, lakes, museums, and broad walking space that rewards both short visits and full-day exploration.
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Classic waterfront cafe famous for Irish Coffee, hearty breakfasts, and historic cable-car-adjacent charm.
One of the priciest U.S. cities. Hotels, dining, parking, and taxes add up quickly, though transit and casual food can help control costs.
Restaurants: 18-22% is standard before or after tax depending on the screen shown. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshare: 10-15% or round up. Hotel staff: USD 2-5 for porters, a few USD nightly for housekeeping.
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