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 37m and costs $500 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Covington?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Covington station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Exxon Gas Station-Covington via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and Hammond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Austin to Covington?

The distance between Austin and Covington is 496 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 50m and costs $160 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 RedCoach, depart from Austin station.

Where does the Austin to Covington bus arrive?

Austin to Covington bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Houston - Downtown 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 38+ hotels available in Covington.

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

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

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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 37m
$501–1,092
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 to Houston - Downtownbus Austin–Houston via Katy / ...
2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Hammondbus Houston
10h 50m
$165–320
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 37m
$210–656
Bus via Austin Doubletree University Area
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
11h 11m
$241–378
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Slidellbus
3. Take the taxi from Slidell to Covingtontaxi
11h 35m
$172–252

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

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Distance: 493.3 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Austin to Covington via Houston - Downtown, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Hammond, and Exxon Gas Station-Covington in around 10h 50m.

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How to get fromAustin to Covingtonby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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

Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, taxi

Drive 484.1 mi

Bus

Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, taxi

Bus via Austin Doubletree University Area

Bus, taxi