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How to get fromSacramento to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SMF - AUS
    5h 9m
    $93–215

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    43h 20m
    $345–528

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Tucsonbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    45h 6m
    $446–830

  4. Drive 1,729.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Austincar car 1,729.2 mi
    27h 55m
    $316–456

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane OAK - AUS
    7h 14m
    $214–866

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SFO - AUS
    7h 43m
    $188–718

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SJC - AUS
    8h 18m
    $227–890

  8. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane RNO - AUS
    7h 57m
    $194–845

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    2d
    $673–1,360

Sacramento to Austin by tram, taxi, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration45h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$446Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,496.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Austin Doubletree University Area via Phoenix Bus Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 43h 20m.

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