Rome2Rio

How to get fromWaco to San Franciscoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

Find Transport to San Francisco

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Waco to San Francisco by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Dallas, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DAL - SFO
    7h 28m
    $155–469

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    7h 47m
    $137–547

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    40h 45m
    $294–576

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from McGregor Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 4h
    $692–1,460

  5. Drive 1,744.7 mi

    1. Drive from Waco to San Franciscocar car 1,744.7 mi
    29h 12m
    $319–460

  6. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DFW - SFO
    7h 52m
    $238–593

  7. Bus to Dallas, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DAL - OAK
    7h 37m
    $201–725

  8. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    8h 4m
    $203–843

  9. Bus to Dallas, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DAL - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    8h 49m
    $198–682

  10. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DFW - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 11m
    $181–596

  11. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 11m
    $200–800

  12. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Tucsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    5. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway
    41h 31m
    $342–465

Waco to San Francisco by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration40h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waco to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,587.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Waco Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station via Ft Worth Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 40h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waco to Civic Center / UN Plaza via McGregor Station, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Lake Merritt in around 2d 4h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers