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How to get fromAlton to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Alton to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane STL - AUS
    3h 34m
    $151–661

  2. Drive  840.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Alton to Austincar car 840.4 mi
    13h 55m
    $144–208

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    18h 50m
    $202–312

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    24h 43m
    $510–862

  5. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane STL - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    5h 52m
    $146–536

  6. Fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane STL - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    5h 37m
    $184–733

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 749.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Lavaca/4th via Saint Louis, Oklahoma City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 18h 50m.

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