There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Cotton Bowl by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2230
3h 54m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
6h 47m$64–150Drive 197.5 mi
- Drive from Austin to Cotton Bowlcar 197.5 mi
3h 8m$36–53Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas, tram
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane AUS - DAL
- Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Fair Park Stationtram
3h 33m$52–338Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus San Antonio / ...
4h 28m$64–78Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane GRK - DFW
4h 28m$55–350Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane AUS - DFW
5h 3m$294–755Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas (DAL)plane SAT - DAL
5h 26m$75–418
Austin to Cotton Bowl by bus, tram, and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Cotton Bowl is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Cotton Bowl is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Cotton Bowl. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Cotton Bowl. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Dallas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Austin and Cotton Bowl is 199 miles. The road distance is 198.6 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Cotton Bowl without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Austin to Cotton Bowl, including transfers.
Austin to Cotton Bowl bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
Austin to Cotton Bowl train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Cotton Bowl is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $800 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Cotton Bowl, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 5h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Austin to Cotton Bowl bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Austin to Cotton Bowl train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Cotton Bowl is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Austin to Cotton Bowl.
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