There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Half Moon Bay by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane AUS - SFO
7h 49m$209–314Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane AUS - SJC
8h 23m$146–669Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain
43h 39m$410–587Train, Caltrain
- Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain
2d 1h$484–1,167Drive 1,721.7 mi
- Drive from Austin to Half Moon Baycar 1,721.7 mi
28h$315–454Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane AUS - OAK
8h 54m$249–336Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAT - SFO
9h 30m$182–444Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
2d 3h$375–779
Austin to Half Moon Bay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Half Moon Bay is to fly which costs $200 - $320 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Half Moon Bay is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $200 - $320.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Half Moon Bay. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Austin and Half Moon Bay is 1542 miles. The road distance is 1731.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Half Moon Bay without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 43h 39m and costs $410 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Austin to Half Moon Bay, including transfers.
Austin to Half Moon Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Half Moon Bay is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $200 - $320. Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $480 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 1h.
Half Moon Bay is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 8:47 PM in Austin and 6:47 PM in Half Moon Bay.
Austin to Half Moon Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Main St & Miramontes St via Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, and Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- Vonlane
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
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Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Half Moon Bay is 1732 miles. It takes approximately 28h to drive from Austin to Half Moon Bay.
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