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

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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
    4h 15m
    $151–402

  2. 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 to San Diegobus bus
    37h 15m
    $397–642

  3. 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
    37h 59m
    $434–926

  4. Drive 1,300 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to San Diegocar car 1,300 mi
    19h 52m
    $238–343

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 4m
    $445–826

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

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,170.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., 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 San Diego via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 37h 15m.

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