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TomorrowApr 19
from US$441
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from US$269
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Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
11:45PM
2d
9:50PM
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Cheapest
San Francisco - Salesforce Transit Center
Cheapest
2:30PM
1d18h
7:15AM
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
2nd CheapestFastest
San Francisco - Salesforce Transit Center
2nd Cheapest
Fastest
2:30PM
1d19h
7:50AM
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
11:45PM
1d22h
8:30PM
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
11:45PM
2d10h
8:25AM
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
San Francisco - Daly BART - 500 John Daly Blvd
Bus Austin to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus Austin to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$267
Average Bus Trip Duration2d
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure3:30 AM
Distance2419 km
Latest bus departure11:45 PM

Austin to San Francisco Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Austin to San Francisco. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Austin to San Francisco will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Francisco from Austin, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses12
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:30AM - 11:45PM
Minimum PriceUS$222
Average Ticket PriceUS$267
Minimum Trip Duration1d18h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d
Distance2419 km
Bus companies on this routeGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Austin - San Francisco

The average bus ticket price from Austin to San Francisco is US$267. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Austin to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Austin and San Francisco is around 2d , although the fastest bus will take about 1d 18h.This is the time it takes to travel the 2417 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Austin to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Austin to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Austin to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Austin and San Francisco leave from Ben White Bd & I-35 or Greyhound Station and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), Powell Station, Union Square Hilton.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Austin and San Francisco!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Austin to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Austin to San Francisco.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Austin to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin to San Francisco?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel timeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel time2d Avg PriceUS$267Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel time3d 10hAvg PriceUS$372Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Austin and San Francisco is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$267 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$148. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, choose the bus, as it will take you from Austin to San Francisco in about 2d —that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Austin by bus?

Bus from San Francisco to Austin

You can also go to San Francisco by train

Train from Austin to San Francisco

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