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San Francisco to Austin

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$523.03
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$446.49

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$318.92

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$535.79

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$523.03
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$446.49

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$574.06
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$497.52

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Austin
Ave. Duration:
33h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.33–$484.76
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Austin
Ave. Duration:
23h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
28h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$625.09
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.38–$82.92

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$127.57
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.21–$49.75

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$204.11

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Austin?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Austin is to Caltrain and fly which costs $50 - $347.83 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Austin?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $86.96 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Austin. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at 115 7th/Colorado via Los Angeles Union Station, San Antonio Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 1m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Austin?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Austin. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Austin via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 25m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Austin?

The distance between San Francisco and Austin is 2456 km. The road distance is 2894.3 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Austin without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 41h 1m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Austin?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from San Francisco to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Austin bus from?

San Francisco to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Austin train from?

San Francisco to Austin train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Austin?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $86.96 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $706.52 and takes 41h 1m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $163.04 - $597.83 and takes 47h 25m.

Where does the San Francisco to Austin bus arrive?

San Francisco to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Austin?

Austin is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 21:16 in San Francisco and 23:16 in Austin.

Where does the San Francisco to Austin train arrive?

San Francisco to Austin train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Austin is 2894 km. It takes approximately 28h 7m to drive from San Francisco to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1396+ hotels available in Austin. Prices start at $39.87 per night.
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