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

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

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    6h 17m
    $132–466

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    7h 20m
    $117–558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus Austin
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    33h 25m
    $237–457

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    36h 45m
    $150–420

  5. Drive 1,348.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Los Angelescar car 1,348.8 mi
    21h 40m
    $247–356

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    6h 38m
    $157–512

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 31m
    $151–716

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAT - LAX
    8h 21m
    $135–599

  9. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 3m
    $182–567

  10. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    9h 2m
    $194–840

Austin to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration36h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Los Angeles Union Station via Fort Worth and Ft Worth Bus Station in around 33h 25m.

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