Bus Tickets from Austin, TX to San Francisco, CA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Downtown Austin
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit Co., Inc. + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Valley Transit Co., Inc. + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$117 - $490Average Duration2d
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$214 - $2,906Average Duration3d 10h
219kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
2d Average Duration
$117Cheapest ticket
60kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$214
Average bus trip duration2d
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure3:30am
Distance1497 miles (2413 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Austin to San Francisco Bus

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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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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