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How to get fromAustin to Alexandriaby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Alexandria by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane AUS - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    8h 4m
    $260–874

  2. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAT - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    10h 3m
    $213–797

  3. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from UT Austin to Denton - University of North Texas UNTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from WinStar World Casino to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    28h 12m
    $298–475

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    40h 55m
    $578–1,148

  5. Drive 1,180.2 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Alexandriacar car 1,180.2 mi
    21h 23m
    $216–312

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane AUS - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Alexandriabus bus
    11h 42m
    $295–777

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Alexandriabus bus
    33h 20m
    $386–442

  8. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Alexandriataxi taxi
    41h 52m
    $699–1,335

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,194 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Alexandria, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from UT Austin to Alexandria via WinStar World Casino, Oklahoma City Bus Station, Tulsa, Minneapolis, and Alexandria in around 28h 12m.

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