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How to get fromAustin to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Austin to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeAUS - SAN
    5h 19m
    $313–487

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeAUS - LGB
    6h 6m
    $113–554

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Fort WorthbusAustin
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000
    33h 25m
    $255–485

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    36h 45m
    $210–1,300

  5. Drive 1,348.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Los Angelescar1,348.8 mi
    21h 33m
    $247–356

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeAUS - LAX
    6h 15m
    $132–456

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeAUS - SJC
    6h 1m
    $167–758

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeAUS - BUR
    6h 33m
    $156–559

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeAUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    7h 26m
    $141–665

  10. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeAUS - SNA
    7h 45m
    $177–558

Austin to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration36h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Los Angeles Union Station via Fort Worth and Ft Worth Bus Station in around 33h 25m.

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