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How to get fromAustin Airport (AUS) to Santa Monicaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    4h 22m
    $148–348

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    6h 15m
    $83–345

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus bus Frisco
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    34h 32m
    $475–996

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Abilenebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abilene to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    39h 56m
    $295–537

  5. Drive 1,368.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to Santa Monicacar car 1,368.5 mi
    22h 1m
    $250–361

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    5h 11m
    $162–698

  7. Fly 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
    6h 54m
    $133–435

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    8h 17m
    $167–719

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 51m
    $156–577

Austin Airport (AUS) to Santa Monica by bus, foot, train, subway, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration34h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,258.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Austin Airport (AUS), 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABIA Lower Level to 5th / Santa Monica via 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT, Austin, TX - UT Austin, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas, Abilene, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 39h 56m.

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