Are there buses from Shanghai to Beijing?

Yes, you can take a direct bus to Beijing from General Bus Station at No. 1666, Zhongxing Road, near Main Railway Station. The bus departs at 16:00, and the fare is CNY 354. The trip may take 14 to 15 hours.

Or, you can travel by train. The ordinary trains take 15.5 to 28.5 hours. A hard sleeper costs CNY 283.5 or 304.5, and a soft sleeper costs CNY 476.5.

The high speed G trains take about 6 hours. A second class seat costs CNY 553, and the a first class seat costs CNY 933.

The bullet D trains take about 12 hours. A second class seat costs CNY309, and the soft sleeper costs CNY 615.