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How to get fromLa Mesa to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SAN - AUS
    5h 22m
    $154–417

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    33h 21m
    $426–568

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Austintrain train
    38h 24m
    $438–960

  4. Drive 1,288.6 mi

    1. Drive from La Mesa to Austincar car 1,288.6 mi
    19h 40m
    $236–340

  5. Fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SAN - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    7h 49m
    $446–842

La Mesa to Austin by tram, bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,186.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from La Mesa Blvd Station to Austin Doubletree University Area via El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, Phoenix Bus Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 33h 21m.

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