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How to get fromAustin to Ann Arborby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit, bus

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane AUS - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 33m
    $130–1,022

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane AUS - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    10h 13m
    $123–580

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    29h 16m
    $341–400

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    33h 37m
    $392–867

  5. Drive  1,326.9 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Ann Arborcar car 1,326.9 mi
    22h 4m
    $243–350

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAT - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    8h 16m
    $252–1,143

Austin to Ann Arbor by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration29h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$341Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,191 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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.

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