There are 3 ways to get from Austin to Alpine by plane, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane AUS - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Alpinecar
6h 6m$79–397Drive 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$250–400
Austin to Alpine by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 fly and drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $75 - $400.
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 462 miles. The road distance is 405.3 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Alpine without a car is to train which takes 15h 9m and costs $250 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Austin to Alpine, including transfers.
Austin to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin 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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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Alpine, TX, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Alpine Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–400 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
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Alpine Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–400
- Website
- Amtrak
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