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Evanston to San Francisco buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Evanston and San Francisco takes 2d 18h. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Evanston to San Francisco. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 18h
Duration
2,630 mi
Distance
$532
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Evanston to San Francisco bus times

Buses run twice a week between Evanston and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 3:42 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Evanston is at 3:42 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Michigan & Washington and take an average of 2d 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 18h • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 18h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Evanston to San Francisco? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,629.8 mi
  • Duration: 2d 18h

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to San Francisco via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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