There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Alpine by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Alpinebus
11h 31m$88–154Drive 403 mi
cheapest- Drive from Austin to Alpinecar 403 mi
6h 35m$74–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
15h 9m$150–310Fly, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane AUS - MAF
- Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpinebus
7h 42m$103–441
Austin to Alpine by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Alpine is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Alpine is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Alpine. However, there are services departing from 303 7th/San Jacinto and arriving at Alpine via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, San Antonio Bus Station and Ft Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Austin and arriving at Alpine Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 9m.
The distance between Austin and Alpine is 466 miles. The road distance is 405.3 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Alpine without a car is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Austin to Alpine, including transfers.
Austin to Alpine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Austin to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Alpine is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 15h 9m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Alpine, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from 303 7th/San Jacinto to Alpine via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, San Antonio Bus Station, Ft Stockton, and Alpine in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Alpine Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 15h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Alpine Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Fort Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-848-4728
- [email protected]
- Website
- allaboardamerica.com
Bus from Ft Stockton to Alpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $18–25
Bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Alpine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Austin to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alpine Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Alpine is 405 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Austin to Alpine.
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