There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Abilene by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Bus via Fort Worth
best- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus Austin
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus Greyhound US1000
6h 25m$151–182Drive 215.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Austin to Abilenecar 215.9 mi
4h 29m$40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Temple Stationtrain
- Take the train from Temple Station to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus
8h 56m$88–179Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Abilene (ABI)plane GRK - ABI
4h 27m$72–336Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Fort Worth - La Gran Plazabus San Antonio
- Take the bus from Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza to Abilenebus Dallas
7h 3m$107–141Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Abilene (ABI)plane AUS - ABI
4h 44m$81–411
Austin to Abilene by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Abilene is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Abilene is to drive and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Abilene. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Abilene via Ft Worth Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Austin and Abilene is 338 miles. The road distance is 217.2 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Abilene without a car is to bus via Fort Worth which takes 6h 25m and costs $150 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Austin to Abilene, including transfers.
Austin to Abilene bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.
The best way to get from Austin to Abilene is to bus via Fort Worth which takes 6h 25m and costs $150 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $420 and takes 4h 44m.
Austin to Abilene bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Abilene is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Austin to Abilene.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Abilene, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Abilene via Fort Worth and Ft Worth Bus Station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Abilene (ABI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Abilene via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Abilene via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Temple Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Temple Station to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Austin to Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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