What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Covington?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Covington is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Covington?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Covington is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 44m and costs $500 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Covington?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Covington. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Hammond via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Austin to Covington?

The distance between Austin and Covington is 497 miles. The road distance is 486.9 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to Covington without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to Covington without a car is to bus which takes 10h 2m and costs $250 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Covington?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Austin to Covington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Covington bus from?

Austin to Covington bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.

Where does the Austin to Covington bus arrive?

Austin to Covington bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Hyatt Regency Houston station.

Can I drive from Austin to Covington?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Covington is 487 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Austin to Covington.

Where can I stay near Covington?

There are 36+ hotels available in Covington.

Austin to Covington - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Covington by plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AUS - MSY
2. Take the taxi from New-Orleans-Airport-MSY to Covingtontaxi
3h 44m
$546–1,072
Drive 484.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Austin to Covingtoncar 484.1 mi
8h 41m
$89–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Hammondbus Houston
10h 2m
$254–314
Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SAT - MSY
3. Take the taxi from New-Orleans-Airport-MSY to Covingtontaxi
5h 32m
$204–741
Bus via Houston
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Hammondbus Houston
10h 58m
$152–205
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Slidellbus
3. Take the taxi from Slidell to Covingtontaxi
16h 24m
$187–266

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

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1h 46mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Austin to Covington.

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Distance: 494.2 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Covington, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Covington via Hyatt Regency Houston, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Hammond in around 10h 2m.

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How to get fromAustin to Covingtonby plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Covington by plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, taxi

Drive 484.1 mi

Bus

Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, taxi

Bus via Houston

Bus, taxi