There are 4 ways to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane AUS - SAN
2h 50m$150–400Bus, train
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
34h 26m$399–909Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
41h 58m$282–528Drive 1,305.3 mi
- Drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diegocar 1,305.3 mi
19h 56m$239–345
Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego by bus, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego is to fly which costs $150 - $400 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $150 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from ABIA Lower Level and arriving at San Diego via 5925 Riverside/Grove, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Ft Worth Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 58m.
The distance between Austin Airport (AUS) and San Diego is 1169 miles. The road distance is 1312.9 miles.
The best way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 26m and costs $390 - $950.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
The best way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $150 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 41h 58m.
The quickest flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 50m.
Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ft Worth Bus Station.
What companies run services between Austin Airport (AUS), USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABIA Lower Level to San Diego via 5902 Riverside/Grove, 5925 Riverside/Grove, 5104 5th/Shady, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 41h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–440
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–400
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego is 2h behind Austin Airport (AUS). It is currently 12:40 PM in Austin Airport (AUS) and 10:40 AM in San Diego.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego is 1313 miles. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to San Diego.
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.
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