There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Austin by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane SNA - AUS
3h 49m$210–598Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane LAX - AUS
6h 18m$141–477Bus
- Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus
35h 10mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain Texas Eagle
35h 29m$170–341Drive 1,334.8 mi
- Drive from Lake Forest to Austincar 1,334.8 mi
21h 32m$244–352
Lake Forest to Austin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Austin is to train which costs $170 - $350 and takes 35h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Austin is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Austin. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Austin Doubletree University Area via Los Angeles Union Station and Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Austin. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Austin via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 29m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Austin is 1234 miles. The road distance is 1342.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 35h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Lake Forest to Austin, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Lake Forest to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Austin is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 10m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 35h 29m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irvine to Austin Doubletree University Area via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 35h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Area
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Austin is 2h ahead of Lake Forest. It is currently 9:39 PM in Lake Forest and 11:39 PM in Austin.
Lake Forest to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Austin is 1343 miles. It takes approximately 21h 32m to drive from Lake Forest to Austin.
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