Rome2Rio

How to get fromAustin to Colfaxby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Colfax

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Colfax by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane AUS - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $110–251

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Colfaxbus bus
    45h 25m
    $440–713

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from P St & 13th St to Colfax Depotbus bus 60
    2d 2h
    $458–844

  4. Drive 1,773.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Colfaxcar car 1,773.4 mi
    28h 53m
    $324–468

  5. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane AUS - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Colfaxbus bus
    8h 28m
    $175–782

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 22m
    $163–603

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 9m
    $227–896

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 13m
    $222–852

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 5h
    $686–1,391

Austin to Colfax by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$686Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Austin to Colfax.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,549.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Colfax, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Colfax via Fort Worth, Fort Worth Downtown, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 45h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Colfax Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento in around 2d 5h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers