There are 4 ways to get from Santee to Austin by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane SAN - AUS
5h 35m$136–682Bus, train
- Take the bus from Parkway Plaza Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
- Take the bus from Tecate to San Luis Río Coloradobus
- Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus 95
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Austintrain
36h 26m$304–697Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego 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
39h 17m$390–645Drive 1,284.3 mi
- Drive from Santee to Austincar 1,284.3 mi
19h 39m$235–339
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santee to Austin is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 19h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Santee to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Austin. However, there are services departing from Grossmont College and arriving at Austin Doubletree University Area via SDSU Transit Center, San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station and Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 17m.
The distance between Santee and Austin is 1200 miles. The road distance is 1291.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santee to Austin without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 26m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Santee to Austin, including transfers.
Santee to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Santee to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 39h 17m.
Santee to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Austin is 2h ahead of Santee. It is currently 3:14 AM in Santee and 5:14 AM in Austin.
What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grossmont College to Austin Doubletree University Area via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 39h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Parkway Plaza Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +52 687 872 9871
- info@miticket.mx
- Website
- timpremier.mx
Bus from Tecate to San Luis Río Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- timpremier.mx
- Book at
- timpremier.mx
- Phone
- +1 928-783-2235
- Website
- ycipta.org
Bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.ycipta.org/
- Youth 5-18 w/ Student ID, Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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
- $230–430
- 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
Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Austin is 1292 miles. It takes approximately 19h 39m to drive from Santee to Austin.
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