How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to Austin cost?

The bus ticket price from San Diego to Austin starts at US$108. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to Austin is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Austin?

The average travel time between San Diego and Austin is around 1d 20h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 9h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1861 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and Austin?

The number of buses from San Diego to Austin can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to Austin by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Diego to Austin?

When taking the bus from San Diego to Austin, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Austin?

Buses travelling between San Diego and Austin leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Greyhound Station, Airport Blvd, Brazos St.

Bus San Diego to Austin from US$108 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Austin on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 12h	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 9h	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 13h	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	10:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 11h	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 14h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Austin on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 5h	21:15	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	10:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 10h	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 12h	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 17h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 13h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Austin on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	09:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 15h	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 10h	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 12h	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 18h	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 13h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:03 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Austin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just US$231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 15hAverage duration

1861 kmDistance

169kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$108 - US$460	Average duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$231 - US$645	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 169kg CO₂e

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$171

Average bus trip duration1d 20h

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure06:45

Distance1858 km

Latest bus departure19:35

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 120 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 341 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 557 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

San Diego to Austin Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Austin?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Austin, TX, US

How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to Austin cost?
The bus ticket price from San Diego to Austin starts at US$108. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to Austin is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Austin?
The average travel time between San Diego and Austin is around 1d 20h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 9h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1861 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and Austin?
The number of buses from San Diego to Austin can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to Austin by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Diego to Austin?
When taking the bus from San Diego to Austin, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Austin?
Buses travelling between San Diego and Austin leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Greyhound Station, Airport Blvd, Brazos St.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and Austin!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Austin, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Austin will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Austin while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Austin, TX, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 20h	Avg priceUS$171	Daily departures19
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 15h	Avg priceUS$271	Daily departures2

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

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