Bryce Canyon to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

559.4 miles 900.2 km · straight line
830.4 miles actual route 1336.4 km · driving distance
15h 26min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from San Francisco?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to San Francisco is 559.4 miles (900.2 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 830.4 miles, taking about 15h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah and San Francisco in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bryce Canyon and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bryce Canyon to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 26min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 31min $66–$125* Budget
Train ~20h 4min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM