There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Apex by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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 from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane AUS - RDU
6h 44m$507–958Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SAT - RDU
8h 32m$159–1,129Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Airportbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Homewood Suites by Hilton Athensbus
- Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Raleigh, NCbus
31h 55m$236–405Bus, train
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
35h 36m$323–711Drive 1,284.2 mi
- Drive from Austin to Apexcar 1,284.2 mi
22h 27m$235–339Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
45h 35m$423–985
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Apex is to bus which costs $230 - $410 and takes 31h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Apex is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $500 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Apex. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Raleigh, NC via Baton Rouge Bus Station, Atlanta Airport, Athens Transit Center and Camden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Apex. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Cary via San Antonio Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 35m.
The distance between Austin and Apex is 1195 miles. The road distance is 1291.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Apex without a car is to bus which takes 31h 55m and costs $230 - $410.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Austin to Apex, including transfers.
Austin to Apex bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
Austin to Apex train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Apex is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $500 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 31h 55m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $1,000 and takes 45h 35m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Apex, NC, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Apex via Baton Rouge Bus Station, Atlanta Airport, Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens, Athens Transit Center, Camden, and Raleigh, NC in around 31h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Apex bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Apex is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 3:40 PM in Austin and 4:40 PM in Apex.
Austin to Apex train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Apex is 1292 miles. It takes approximately 22h 27m to drive from Austin to Apex.
There are 392+ hotels available in Apex.






