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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
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vallejo, 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 Vallejo, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 2 buses that leave Vallejo, CA for San Francisco, CA on Fri, Jun 19, 2 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 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Vallejo, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $16 Average price |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vallejo, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vallejo, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $16 (€13).
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vallejo, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Vallejo, 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 |
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![]() | 10:00 PM Vallejo, Transit Center (VTC), CA | 1h05 | 11:05 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vallejo, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:55, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 6:55 AM |
Last bus 10:00 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vallejo, CA to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vallejo, CA to San Francisco, CA buses use the Vallejo, Transit Center (VTC) to San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 station pair. Use this guide to compare Vallejo, CA and San Francisco, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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