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How to get fromSan Diego to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego 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
    3h 50m
    $159–396

  2. Fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    5h 56m
    $143–646

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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
    36h 15m
    $364–618

  4. 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 2m
    $374–862

  5. Drive  1,298.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Austincar car 1,298.9 mi
    19h 51m
    $237–343

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,170.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. 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 36h 15m.

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