Bus San Francisco to Austin: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Austin

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

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$229

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$233

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	40h 40m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:20:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m
Greyhound US	53h 10m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:40 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$230	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:30:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 10m
Greyhound US	50h 30m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	11:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$254	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $254 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 30m
Greyhound US	45h 25m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$289	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $289 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	53h 10m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:40 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$233	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:30:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 10m
FlixBus	40h 40m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$256	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:20:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $256 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m
FlixBus	54h 55m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	5:15 PM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$258	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:20:00 AM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $258 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 55m
Greyhound US	55h 50m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:30 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$273	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $273 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 50m
Greyhound US	45h 25m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$274	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $274 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Austin is $229 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Austin

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from San Francisco to Austin. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between San Francisco and Austin.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from San Francisco to Austin, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Austin, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Austin

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Austin in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Austin starting from $229!

Cheapest Bus	$229
Fastest Bus	42h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	1,498.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Austin

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Austin: 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.

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Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

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Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$229

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$233

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

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 San Francisco to Austin

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

With a price starting from $229, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Austin. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $233.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Austin, with $229. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $273.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Austin

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 San Francisco to Austin 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 San Francisco to Austin, 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 San Francisco to Austin are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Austin

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

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

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Austin

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Austin bus

How much does a San Francisco Austin bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $229 and takes 42h 40m to reach Austin. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $229 and $296. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Austin.

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

Every day, the San Francisco to Austin bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Austin is offered by FlixBus and takes 42h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $229. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Austin from San Francisco starts at 6:30 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 San Francisco to Austin?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Austin starts at 10:40 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 San Francisco Austin route?

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

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Austin?

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

What can I take with me on the San Francisco to Austin 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 San Francisco Austin 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 San Francisco Austin 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 San Francisco to Austin on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Austin

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