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How to get fromIrvine to Austinby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SNA - AUS
    3h 45m
    $182–531

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    31h 10m
    $271–351

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    35h 20m
    $389–862

  4. Drive  1,334.8 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Austincar car 1,334.8 mi
    21h 31m
    $244–352

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus Austin
    38h 2m
    $334–494

Irvine to Austin by train and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,214.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Republic Square Station via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 31h 10m.

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