There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit, bus
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane AUS - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 25m$180–822Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
29h 16m$296–495Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
33h 37m$483–954Drive 1,326.9 mi
- Drive from Austin to Ann Arborcar 1,326.9 mi
22h 3m$243–350Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAT - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
8h 21m$243–995Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane AUS - LAN
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
9h 43m$233–1,130
Austin to Ann Arbor by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 22h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 37m.
The distance between Austin and Ann Arbor is 1197 miles. The road distance is 1334.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus which takes 29h 16m and costs $290 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Austin to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Austin to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Ann Arbor is to bus which takes 29h 16m and costs $290 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,000 and takes 33h 37m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Austin to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Washington, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 33h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- 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
- $12–23
- 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
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 4:41 AM in Austin and 5:41 AM in Ann Arbor.
Austin to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Ann Arbor is 1335 miles. It takes approximately 22h 3m to drive from Austin to Ann Arbor.
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