The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
23 h 25 m
Average duration
23 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1214 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for Tucson, AZ on Tue, Feb 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 24 the direct buses cover the 1214 km distance in an average of 23 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 25 m .
On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest buses will take 23 h 25 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €100. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €100, and a flight costs an average of €126.
Distance: 754 miles (1214 km)
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€148 Average price | €251 Average price | €143 Average price Cheapest |
21h 0m Average total duration 20h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 21m Average total duration 20h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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![]() | 2:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 23h25 | 1:55 PM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Compare prices and tickets San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ by bus, flight, or train
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Why should you book San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Greyhound?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greyhound, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ
Buses from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ run on average 13 times per day, taking around 20h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $99 (€79) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:55, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 754 miles (1214 km) distance in 20h 15m.
Distance 754 miles (1214 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€79) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 20h 15m |
First bus 04:55 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZYou can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $99 (€79). 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 Tucson, AZ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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