There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane STL - AUS
3h 29m$401–961Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane STL - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
5h 23m$141–537Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Louis to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus
18h 59m$185–285Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alton Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
24h 43m$240–562Drive 840.4 mi
- Drive from Alton to Austincar 840.4 mi
13h 55m$154–222
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Austin is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Austin is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $400 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Austin. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Downtown Austin via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Alton station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Alton Station and arriving at Austin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 43m.
The distance between Alton and Austin is 754 miles. The road distance is 845.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 18h 59m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Alton to Austin, including transfers.
Alton to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Louis station.
Alton to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alton Station.
The best way to get from Alton to Austin is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $400 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 18h 59m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 24h 43m.
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 Downtown Austin via Saint Louis, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum in around 18h 59m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Louis to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Alton to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Alton to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Austin is 845 miles. It takes approximately 13h 55m to drive from Alton to Austin.
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