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How to get fromAustin to Santa Monicaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Santa Monica by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 15m
    $125–458

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

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    8h 4m
    $117–558

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Austin to El Pasobus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    27h 7m
    $223–395

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    37h 57m
    $156–423

  5. Drive 1,362.9 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Santa Monicacar car 1,362.9 mi
    21h 58m
    $249–360

  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
    7h 3m
    $155–506

  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
    8h 34m
    $155–719

  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 18m
    $128–591

  9. 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
    35h 25m
    $238–459

Austin to Santa Monica by train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Santa Monica, 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 Guadalupe/4th to Wilshire / Lincoln via 5925 Riverside/Grove, 5902 Riverside/Grove, 700 Ben White, Austin, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 27h 7m.

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