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Bus San Francisco to Austin: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$258
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 3h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure7:30am
Distance2412 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

San Francisco to Austin Bus

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

  1. How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Austin?

    The typical travel time from San Francisco to Austin by bus is around 2d 3h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Austin in 1d 16h

  2. How far is San Francisco from Austin?

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

  3. 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.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from San Francisco to Austin?

    The least expensive option to go from San Francisco to Austin would be going by bus. Starting at US$179, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from San Francisco to Austin?

    You can expect to pay around US$258 for the bus ride from San Francisco to Austin.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from San Francisco to Austin?

    Yes! If you're heading from San Francisco to Austin, you'll find buses departing until 11:25pm and arriving the next day.

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Francisco to Austin.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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.

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

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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