Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Austin, TX, US

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Austin on November 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
    		San Francisco Bus Station
    		Austin Eastside Bus PlazaCheapest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
      		San Francisco Bus Station
      		Austin Eastside Bus PlazaFastest
      Amtrak
        		Mission St & Fremont St
        		Austin, TXNo tags
        Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
          		San Francisco Bus Station
          		Austin Eastside Bus PlazaNo tags
          Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
            		San Francisco Bus Station
            		Downtown AustinNo tags

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            Get from San Francisco to Austin

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            10bus per day
            2d 6hAverage Duration
            2417 kmDistance
            60kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus San Francisco, US to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

            Average Ticket PriceUS$260
            Average Bus Trip Duration2d 6h
            Number of daily buses10
            Earliest bus departure6:30am
            Distance2416 km
            Latest bus departure11:25pm

            San Francisco to Austin Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Austin, TX, US

            1. How far is San Francisco from Austin?

              The distance between San Francisco and Austin is approximately 2417 km (1499 miles).

            2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to Austin?

              Buses departing from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco will take you to Greyhound Station in Austin.

            Find cheapest prices for buses

            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            10-31
            US$269
            11-01
            US$547
            Today
            US$485
            11-03
            US$436
            11-04
            US$468
            11-05
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            11-06
            No data
            11-07
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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Oct 31, 2025 with a price of US$269

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Austin, TX, US, as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from US$269 to US$1,455 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$436 which is on 2025-11-03.

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            Bus Travel Tips

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            Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Austin, get comfy and count the stars.

            Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to Austin will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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            Did you know?

            One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

            It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

            Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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