Long-Distance Bus Service

Explore long-distance bus service with Flixbus, Greyhound, and Amtrak

Flixbus and Greyhound

Flixbus and Greyhound offer long-distance bus service throughout California, the United States, and Canada. Both companies share a booking platform, so you can book tickets with just one app. Many Flixbus services stop at Crescent Lawn, offering a conveninet pickup and dropoff spot on campus.

  • Click here to view Flixbus's route map and plan your trip.
  • Click here to view Greyhound's route map and plan your trip.

Amtrak Bus Routes

Amtrak operates over 15 bus routes in California that connect communities not served by rail. These routes are schedule-coordinated with Capitol Corridor and San Joaquins trains, enabling quick transfers from train to bus and vice versa. 

Some bus routes are bookable separately from train service; for example, it is possible to book a bus-only ticket from Eureka to Martinez on Route 7. But some bus ticket purchases must be paired with a train service within the same journey; a direct bus ride from Stockton to Sacramento on Route 3, for instance, cannot be booked without also including a train journey within the same booking.

Note that student discounts are still valid on Amtrak bus service! Use code V664 when booking a trip on buses that connect with Capitol Corridor and San Joaquins train service to get a 15% discount.