There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane SAN - AUS
3h 45m$180–455Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus
35h 55m$390–549Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain Texas Eagle
37h 12m$870–1,407Drive 1,298.9 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Austincar 1,298.9 mi
19h 51m$237–343
San Diego to Austin by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Austin is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 19h 51m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Austin is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $180 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Austin. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Austin Doubletree University Area via Los Angeles Union Station and Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Austin. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Austin via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 12m.
The distance between San Diego and Austin is 1178 miles. The road distance is 1306.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 35h 55m and costs $390 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from San Diego to Austin, including transfers.
San Diego to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Austin is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $180 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $550 and takes 35h 55m, you could also train, which costs $850 - $1,500 and takes 37h 12m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Austin Doubletree University Area via Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 35h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $800–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Area
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- Vonlane
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Austin is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 9:10 PM in San Diego and 11:10 PM in Austin.
San Diego to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Austin is 1306 miles. It takes approximately 19h 51m to drive from San Diego to Austin.
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