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There are 11 ways to get from Austin to California by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    8h 23m
    $244–599

  2. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    8h 43m
    $159–457

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 24m
    $643–1,328

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d
    $371–658

  5. Drive 1,801.3 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Los Angelescar car 1,801.3 mi
    29h 13m
    $329–475

  6. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    8h 14m
    $272–909

  7. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    8h 37m
    $478–700

  8. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    8h 26m
    $204–798

  9. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    8h 52m
    $163–378

  10. Bus, fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSP - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 30m
    $204–691

  11. Bus, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSP - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 44m
    $204–789

Austin to California by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,649.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Austin, MN, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Los Angeles Union Station via Albert Lea, Clear Lake Jct., and Tulsa Bus Station in around 2d.

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