Bus Austin to San Francisco - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Austin to San Francisco

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Austin to San Francisco from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$266

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

$291

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Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	48h 55m	8:20 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$266	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $266 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 55m
FlixBus	48h 35m	8:40 AM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$266	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:40:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $266 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
Greyhound US	42h 50m	2:25 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$267	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:25:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $267 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
FlixBus	69h 15m	10:50 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$269	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:50:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $269 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	58h 25m	10:50 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$291	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $291 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 25m
FlixBus	48h 55m	8:20 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$313	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $313 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 55m
FlixBus	48h 35m	8:40 AM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$313	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:40:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $313 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
Greyhound US	42h 50m	2:25 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$314	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:25:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $314 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
Greyhound US	43h 40m	2:25 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	8:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$317	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:25:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $317 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Austin to San Francisco via Las Vegas, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  53h 10m
  
  0
  
  3:30 AM
  
  Austin
  5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
  
  3:20 PM
  
  Las Vegas
  Las Vegas Strip
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $178
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 AM to Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 50m
- Busbud
  
  15h 0m
  
  0
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Las Vegas
  South Strip Transit Terminal
  
  6:40 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $74
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from South Strip Transit Terminal, Las Vegas (USA) at 12/11/2025 3:40:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Travel time is 12h 20m longer, but you will save $39

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Austin to San Francisco is $262 on 12/13/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Austin and San Francisco

See here how frequent the connections between Austin and San Francisco are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Austin to San Francisco. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Austin and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 9 buses from Austin to San Francisco, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Austin and San Francisco, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Austin to San Francisco

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 10 times every day by bus from Austin to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from Austin to San Francisco starting from $262!

Cheapest Bus	$262
Fastest Bus	40h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	1,498.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Austin to San Francisco

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Austin for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

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Tuesday

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Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$266

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$291

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$262

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Austin to San Francisco

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Austin to San Francisco, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $266, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Austin to San Francisco. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $291.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Austin to San Francisco, with $266. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $269.

How to save money travelling from Austin to San Francisco

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Austin to San Francisco in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Austin to San Francisco, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Austin to San Francisco are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Austin and San Francisco

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Austin and San Francisco.

5119 Eastside Bus Plaza

Eastside Bus Plaza 5203

Academy Sports & Outdoors

Brazos St

RedCoach Stop

Lakeline Station

Lyndhurst St 13701

Blanton Museum of Art

Martin Luther King Drive

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

Beach St & Hyde St

Union Square

Post St 470

Service and Comfort on the bus from Austin to San Francisco

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Austin to San Francisco? Or which bus companies serve the route Austin to San Francisco? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Austin to San Francisco bus

How much does a Austin San Francisco bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $262 and takes 46h 55m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Austin to San Francisco?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $262 and $325. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Francisco.

On average, how many connections are available from Austin to San Francisco each day?

Every day, the Austin to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Austin to San Francisco take?

The fastest bus from Austin to San Francisco is offered by Greyhound US and takes 40h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $267. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Austin to San Francisco?

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from Austin starts at 8:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Austin to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from Austin for San Francisco starts at 10:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Austin San Francisco route?

When traveling by bus from Austin to San Francisco, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between Austin and San Francisco by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Austin to San Francisco bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Austin San Francisco bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Austin San Francisco bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Austin to San Francisco on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Austin to San Francisco

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Austin and to San Francisco

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Austin and to San Francisco. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!