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What is the best way to travel from Austin to Los Angeles?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to Los Angeles from Austin. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
35h 45m
$137
$144
8
Flight
3h 30m
$75
$166
95

What is the cheapest way to reach Los Angeles from Austin?

You can get to Los Angeles with just $75 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
Sunday
from $80
Monday
from $75
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $146
Thursday
from $98
Friday
from $75

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 53m
    0
    1:40 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    4:33 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $80
  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 53m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    4:33 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $80
  • United Airlines
    3h 37m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    8:42 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $176
  • United Airlines
    3h 35m
    0
    7:54 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    9:29 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $176
  • Alaska Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    7:43 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $284
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    35h 45m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $137
  • FlixBus
    51h 15m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Austin
    Tornado & El Expreso
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $138
  • FlixBus
    51h 30m
    0
    10:35 PM
    Austin
    North Austin/The Domain
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $138
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    38h 35m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $139

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 44m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    12:39 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $75
  • United Airlines
    3h 37m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    9:12 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $143
  • Alaska Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    7:43 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $195
  • American Airlines
    6h 9m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    12:24 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $213
  • Delta Air Lines
    3h 30m
    0
    7:29 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    8:59 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Delta Air Lines
    Economy
    from $266

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    35h 45m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $146
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    38h 35m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $147
  • FlixBus
    48h 50m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Austin
    North Austin/The Domain
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $149
  • FlixBus
    48h 35m
    0
    9:55 PM
    Austin
    Tornado & El Expreso
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $149

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    19h 31m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    12:16 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $98
  • United Airlines
    3h 37m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    9:12 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $144
  • Alaska Airlines
    8h 6m
    0
    3:37 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    9:43 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $177
  • Skyscanner
    3h 43m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    7:43 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $194
  • American Airlines
    3h 30m
    0
    7:57 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    9:27 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $194

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 29m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    12:24 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $75
  • United Airlines
    3h 37m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    8:42 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $156
  • Alaska Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    7:43 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $195
  • American Airlines
    3h 30m
    0
    7:57 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    9:27 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $195
  • Skyscanner
    3h 43m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    7:43 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $196
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    35h 45m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $146
  • FlixBus
    41h 45m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Austin
    Tornado & El Expreso
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $147
  • FlixBus
    41h 25m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Austin
    North Austin/The Domain
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $147
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    38h 35m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $151

What are the fastest trips from Austin to Los Angeles?

You can get to Los Angeles from Austin in just 3h 30m with a Flight from Delta Air Lines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
Sunday
from 3h 35m
Monday
from 3h 30m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 35h 45m
Thursday
from 3h 30m
Friday
from 3h 30m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    3h 35m
    0
    7:54 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    9:29 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $176
  • United Airlines
    3h 37m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    8:42 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $176
  • Alaska Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    7:43 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $284
  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 53m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    4:33 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $80
  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 53m
    0
    1:40 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    4:33 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $80
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    35h 45m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $137
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    38h 35m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $139
  • FlixBus
    51h 15m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Austin
    Tornado & El Expreso
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $138
  • FlixBus
    51h 30m
    0
    10:35 PM
    Austin
    North Austin/The Domain
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $138

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Delta Air Lines
    3h 30m
    0
    7:29 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    8:59 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Delta Air Lines
    Economy
    from $266
  • United Airlines
    3h 37m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    9:12 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $143
  • Alaska Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    7:43 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $195
  • American Airlines
    6h 9m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    12:24 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $213
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 44m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    12:39 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $75

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    35h 45m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $146
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    38h 35m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $147
  • FlixBus
    48h 35m
    0
    9:55 PM
    Austin
    Tornado & El Expreso
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $149
  • FlixBus
    48h 50m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Austin
    North Austin/The Domain
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $149

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • American Airlines
    3h 30m
    0
    7:57 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    9:27 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $194
  • United Airlines
    3h 37m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    9:12 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $144
  • Skyscanner
    3h 43m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    7:43 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $194
  • Alaska Airlines
    8h 6m
    0
    3:37 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    9:43 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $177
  • Frontier Airlines
    19h 31m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    12:16 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $98

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • American Airlines
    3h 30m
    0
    7:57 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    9:27 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $195
  • United Airlines
    3h 37m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    8:42 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $156
  • Alaska Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport
    7:43 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $195
  • Skyscanner
    3h 43m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    7:43 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $196
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 29m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Austin/Bergstrom Airport
    Austin Airport - South Terminal
    12:24 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $75
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    35h 45m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $146
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    38h 35m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Austin
    5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $151
  • FlixBus
    41h 25m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Austin
    North Austin/The Domain
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $147
  • FlixBus
    41h 45m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Austin
    Tornado & El Expreso
    12:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $147
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Austin to Los Angeles

What are the most popular stations in Austin and Los Angeles?

In Austin, you will usually depart from Tornado & El Expreso, 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza or Austin South Congress Bus Stop, while in Los Angeles you will be arriving at Los Angeles E Olympic Bus Stop, Olympic Bus Stop or Union Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Los Angeles from Austin? With 6 connections between 4 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Austin and Los Angeles, you can pay as low as $75 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Delta Air Lines: you will get to Los Angeles in just 3h 30m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Austin and Los Angeles are FlixBus, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Austin and Los Angeles is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from West Lake Hills, TX or to East Los Angeles, CA, and look at flights from Austin Executive Airport, and landing at Long Beach Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Austin to Los Angeles?

The most popular companies between Austin and Los Angeles, are FlixBus, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Austin to Los Angeles

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Austin to Los Angeles. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Austin to Los Angeles

How can I reach Los Angeles from Austin?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Los Angeles from Austin.

How far is Los Angeles from Austin?

The distance between Austin and Los Angeles is 1,224.7 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Austin and Los Angeles?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 53 kgs of CO2, a train 69 kgs, a car 335 kgs, and a flight 485 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Austin to Los Angeles?

You can get to Los Angeles with just $75 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Los Angeles?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Los Angeles in just 3h 30m with a Flight from Delta Air Lines.

More routes to Austin and to Los Angeles

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Austin and to Los Angeles. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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