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How to get fromAustin to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Austin to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    5h 9m
    $173–467

  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 2m
    $103–504

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus Austin
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    33h 20m
    $377–517

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    36h 13m
    $800–1,300

  5. Drive  1,349.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Los Angelescar car 1,349.1 mi
    21h 38m
    $247–356

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    5h 3m
    $231–617

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    5h 35m
    $158–335

  8. 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 57m
    $273–554

  9. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    5h 52m
    $137–658

  10. 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
    7h 36m
    $121–566

Austin to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration36h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,176.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Los Angeles Union Station via Fort Worth and Ft Worth Bus Station in around 33h 20m.

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