What is the travel distance from San Diego to Austin?

The distance separating San Diego and Austin is 1154 miles (1861 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Austin?

The majority of buses traveling from San Diego to Austin start their journey at Mission Valley Sheraton and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus San Diego to Austin from $108 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Austin on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 1h	5:35pm	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 10h	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 13h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	5:35pm	Austin South Congress	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 19h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 20h	5:35pm	Austin South Congress	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 11h	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Austin on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 1h	5:35pm	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 10h	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 12h	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 17h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 13h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 15h	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 16h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 23h	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Austin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

1154 milesDistance

169kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$108 - $460	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$231 - $645	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 169kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.