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Trip Overview

The bus between San Francisco and Evanston takes 2d 14h. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from San Francisco to Evanston. 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 14h
Duration
2,634 mi
Distance
$550
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

San Francisco to Evanston bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between San Francisco and Evanston. The service departs San Francisco at 1:05 AM at night, which arrives into Evanston at 17:31:30. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 2d 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)2d 14h • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)2d 14h • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)2d 14h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)2d 14h • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)2d 14h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Evanston? 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.

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Evanston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,634.4 mi
  • Duration: 2d 14h

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 2d 9h.

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