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There are 4 ways to get from Arlington to Austin by plane, bus, train or car

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Fly  •  2h 5m

  1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin (AUS) DAL - AUS

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Bus  •  5h 34m

  1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Grand Prairie to Austin, Tx Dallas

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Train  •  5h 52m

  1. Take the train from Fort Worth to Austin Texas Eagle

Drive  •  3h 12m

  1. Drive from Arlington to Austin 200.2 miles

Dallas (DAL) to Austin (AUS) flights

52 Weekly Planes
1h Average Duration
$112 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Austin is to bus which costs $13 - $65 and takes 5h 34m.

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The fastest way to get from Arlington to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $190 - $800.

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No, there is no direct bus from Arlington to Austin. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Austin, Tx via Dallas, TX - Grand Prairie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

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The distance between Arlington and Austin is 222 miles. The road distance is 200.2 miles.

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The best way to get from Arlington to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $13 - $65.

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It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Arlington to Austin, including transfers.

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Arlington to Austin bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dallas, TX - Grand Prairie station.

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The best way to get from Arlington to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $65 and takes 5h 34m, you could also train, which costs $25 - $140 and takes 5h 52m.

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Arlington to Austin bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Austin, Tx station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Arlington to Austin is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Arlington to Austin.

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  • Distance: 221.8 miles
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Arlington, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Arlington to Austin every 4 hours. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Dallas, TX - Grand Prairie to Austin, Tx once daily. Tickets cost $8 - $55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Website
southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $390
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Fort Worth to Austin
Ave. Duration
4h 12m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$8 - $110
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$8 - $35
Child Coach - short notice
$23 - $35
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$19 - $65
Child Business Class - short notice
$21 - $65
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$27 - $55
Business Seat - advance purchase
$40 - $130
Business Seat - short notice
$45 - $120
Coach Seat - short notice
$24 - $110
Bus operators
Megabus

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