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There is a group in the US called American Pilgrims on the Camino, and they have a chapter in Austin. I'm certain someone in that chapter would be happy to help you plan where to start your Camino and how best to get there. Good luck and Buen Camino!
https://americanpilgrims.org/
I just booked the train from Montparnasse to Bayonne to SJPP. The TGV leaves Montparnasse at 07:52 arrives 11:47. The local train to SJPP leaves Bayonne at 12:01 arrives at 12:59.
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