There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Dallas Downtown by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2230
3h 30m$29–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
5h 57m$60–140Drive 194.9 mi
- Drive from Austin to Dallas Downtowncar 194.9 mi
3h 3m$36–52Fly 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 West End Stationtram
3h 5m$52–338Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus San Antonio / ...
3h 48m$61–75Drive 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
3h 39m$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
4h 14m$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
4h 58m$75–422
Austin to Dallas Downtown by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Dallas Downtown is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Dallas Downtown is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Austin and arriving at Dallas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Austin and Dallas Downtown is 197 miles. The road distance is 196.1 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Dallas Downtown without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $29 - $100.
The bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Austin to Dallas Downtown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
Austin to Dallas Downtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Dallas Downtown is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $29 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $800 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Dallas Downtown, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. RedCoach also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
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
- $60–140
- 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
- $29–50
- 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
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Dallas Downtown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Austin to Dallas Downtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Dallas Downtown is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Austin to Dallas Downtown.
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