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Today28 Mar
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from US$231
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Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
22:40
1d20h
20:40
San Francisco - Salesforce Transit Center
CheapestFastest
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Cheapest
Fastest
Operated by
FlixBus + Greyhound
08:00
1d17h
03:00
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Operated by
FlixBus + Greyhound
23:30
1d19h
20:40
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Operated by
Greyhound + FlixBus
06:30
1d18h
03:00
San Francisco - Salesforce Transit Center
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Operated by
FlixBus + Greyhound
17:30
2d1h
20:40
San Francisco - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Bus San Francisco to Austin: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to Austin: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$224
Average bus trip duration2d
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure05:15
Distance1500 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

San Francisco to Austin buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses8
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures05:15 - 23:30
Minimum PriceUS$193
Average Ticket PriceUS$224
Minimum Trip Duration1d17h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d
Distance1500 miles
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco - Austin

The average bus ticket price from San Francisco to Austin is US$224. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to Austin 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 San Francisco and Austin is around 2d , although the fastest bus will take about 1d 17h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1499 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from San Francisco to Austin can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to Austin by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
26/03
US$244
27/03
US$227
Today
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29/03
US$337
30/03
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31/03
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02/04
US$235
The cheapest trip from San Francisco to Austin was searched and found on 27 Mar 2024 with a price of US$227

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

You can expect to pay from US$227 to US$430 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to Austin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$235, which is on 2024-04-02.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to Austin will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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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