There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Morro Bay by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane AUS - SBP
9h 3m$113–487Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAT - SBP
10h 45m$106–439Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
44h 52m$563–1,118Drive 1,546.2 mi
- Drive from Austin to Morro Baycar 1,546.2 mi
25h 21m$283–408Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane AUS - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
12h 26m$164–661
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Morro Bay is to bus and fly which costs $100 - $440 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Morro Bay is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $110 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 52m.
The distance between Austin and Morro Bay is 1411 miles. The road distance is 1555.2 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 44h 52m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Austin to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Austin to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Morro Bay is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 44h 52m.
Morro Bay is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 1:47 PM in Austin and 11:47 AM in Morro Bay.
Austin to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Morro Bay Park via Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 44h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $490–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Morro Bay is 1555 miles. It takes approximately 25h 21m to drive from Austin to Morro Bay.
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