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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    5h 46m
    $200–304

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    7h 7m
    $143–667

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    42h 10m
    $402–577

  4. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Austin to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway
    2d
    $367–731

  5. Drive  1,726.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to San Franciscocar car 1,726.6 mi
    27h 57m
    $316–456

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    5h 55m
    $236–320

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAT - SFO
    7h 31m
    $173–433

  8. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2d
    $495–1,100

Austin to San Francisco by train, bus, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,524.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to San Francisco via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 42h 10m.

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