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How to get fromAustin to La Jollaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to La Jolla by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    5h 49m
    $153–407

  2. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAT - SAN
    7h 36m
    $145–679

  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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    38h 43m
    $348–572

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    39h 11m
    $399–906

  5. Drive 1,304.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to La Jollacar car 1,304.8 mi
    19h 59m
    $239–344

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, 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 Austin Doubletree University Area to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 38h 43m.

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