How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Austin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Austin start at R 2 489. The average price for this route is around R 5 191. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Sacramento to Austin?

The average bus journey time from Sacramento to Austin is 2d , covering a distance of 2360 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Austin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sacramento to Austin?

The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Austin at 07:05. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Austin?

A bus trip from Sacramento to Austin produces an estimated 59 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Sacramento to Austin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5652 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Austin?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sacramento to Austin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to Austin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Sacramento to Austin from R 7 968 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Austin on 19 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 1h	20:40	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	15:15	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 17h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
	08:00	Sacramento Valley Station	1d 23h	09:24	Austin, TX	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 17h	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	22:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 2 days, 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 489, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2d Average duration

2360 kmDistance

59kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 489 - R 11 101	Average duration2d	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 046 - R 29 087	Average duration2d	CO₂ emissions 214kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Austin?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 652 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 438 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 637 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Austin, TX, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Austin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Austin start at R 2 489. The average price for this route is around R 5 191. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sacramento to Austin?
The average bus journey time from Sacramento to Austin is 2d , covering a distance of 2360 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Austin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sacramento to Austin?
The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Austin at 07:05. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Austin?
A bus trip from Sacramento to Austin produces an estimated 59 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Sacramento to Austin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5652 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Austin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sacramento to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of R 7 968

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

You can expect to pay from R 7 968 to R 7 968 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 7 968, which is on 2025-12-19.