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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 22m
    $151–402

  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
    6h 4m
    $144–676

  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 to San Diegobus bus
    37h 25m
    $382–637

  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 Tijuanabus bus
    40h 23m
    $375–844

  5. Drive  1,300 mi

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

Austin to San Diego by train, bus, foot, and tram

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,171.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 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 25m.

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