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How to get fromLos Altos to Austinby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SJC - AUS
    6h 55m
    $170–716

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    42h 36m
    $498–1,067

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    43h 4m
    $374–650

  4. Drive 1,697.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Altos to Austincar car 1,697.5 mi
    27h 35m
    $310–448

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SFO - AUS
    6h 51m
    $208–320

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane OAK - AUS
    7h 57m
    $174–771

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SFO - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    9h 13m
    $180–453

  8. Bus, train via Tucson

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucsonbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    45h 32m
    $412–815

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    46h 48m
    $576–1,281

Los Altos to Austin by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration42h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,501.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Austin Doubletree University Area via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 43h 4m.

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