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

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    5h 22m
    $148–365

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    6h 55m
    $147–658

  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 10m
    $347–547

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    36h 13m
    $490–1,000

  5. Drive 1,349.1 mi

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

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    6h 12m
    $177–812

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport 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 16m
    $161–766

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAT - LAX
    7h 10m
    $201–1,038

  9. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 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 Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    8h 39m
    $173–772

Austin to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration36h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,262.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 10m.

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