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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LAX - AUS
    3h 29m
    $145–344

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus Austin
    33h 55m
    $338–563

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    34h 56m
    $478–1,013

  4. Drive 1,360.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Austincar car 1,360.3 mi
    22h
    $249–359

  5. Fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAX - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    5h 39m
    $199–925

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Austin by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration34h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,246.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Austin, TX, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Austin Doubletree University Area via Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 33h 55m.

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