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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for Colfax, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
6:30 AM4h30San Francisco, CA11:00 AMColfax, CA$371One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM4h30San Francisco, CA11:00 AMColfax, CA$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $237.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $381 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $347 (€284) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA costing on average $381 (€312).
Other travel options to Colfax, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 5h 29m.
You'll arrive about -3h -22m sooner (4h 30m by bus vs 2h 8m by car) and save roughly $-6.69 (€-5.48) compared to fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $28 (€23)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 4h30 | 11:00 AM Colfax, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 19:21. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 7:21 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CAYou can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA with Greyhound for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Colfax, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
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- $15 per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA
Most San Francisco, CA to Colfax, CA buses use the San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 to Colfax, Canyon Way (Standlock Bottle Shop) station pair. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and Colfax, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 from San Francisco city centre
Getting to San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street from San Francisco city centre
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