There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Bettendorf by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane GRK - MLI
6h 34m$109–468Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane AUS - MLI
6h 57m$108–493Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus
26h 12m$184–306Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
33h 51m$344–776Drive 1,012.9 mi
- Drive from Austin to Bettendorfcar 1,012.9 mi
17h 30m$185–267Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus
29h 4m$309–355
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Bettendorf is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Bettendorf is to drive and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Bettendorf station. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe/4th and arriving at Moline Center Station via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.
The distance between Austin and Bettendorf is 904 miles. The road distance is 1018.8 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Bettendorf without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 26h 12m and costs $180 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Austin to Bettendorf, including transfers.
Austin to Bettendorf bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
The best way to get from Austin to Bettendorf is to bus via Kansas City which takes 26h 12m and costs $180 - $310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $500 and takes 6h 57m.
Austin to Bettendorf bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Bettendorf is 1019 miles. It takes approximately 17h 30m to drive from Austin to Bettendorf.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Bettendorf, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Bettendorf via 5203 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay H, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, and Moline Center Station in around 26h 12m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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