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How to get fromAustin to Bensonby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Benson by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tucson, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane AUS - TUS
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    8h 40m
    $176–787

  2. Drive 845.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Bensoncar car 845.6 mi
    12h 46m
    $155–223

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus Austin
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Benson Visitors Centerbus bus Greyhound US1000
    21h 20m
    $257–407

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Benson Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    24h 16m
    $310–650

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane AUS - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    8h 19m
    $240–391

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Tucson, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAT - TUS
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    10h 25m
    $170–761

  7. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Tucson, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane IAH - TUS
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    10h 34m
    $274–837

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAT - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    10h 4m
    $259–655

Austin to Benson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration24h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 859.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Benson, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Benson Visitors Center via Fort Worth and Ft Worth Bus Station in around 21h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Benson Amtrak 3 times a week. Tickets cost $310–650 and the journey takes 24h 16m.

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