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How to get fromAustin to California Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    10h 20m
    $185–772

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    12h 40m
    $159–677

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    40h 32m
    $387–627

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd.bus bus 250
    41h 35m
    $506–1,004

  5. Drive 1,397.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to California Citycar car 1,397.5 mi
    22h 34m
    $255–369

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    10h 46m
    $162–384

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    12h 24m
    $161–677

  8. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane AUS - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 43m
    $200–476

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    14h 1m
    $190–778

  10. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    14h 9m
    $207–511

Austin to California City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration41h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,358.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Aspen Mall/82nd St. via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 40h 32m.

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