There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Dallas Downtown by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus Houston
3h 45m$45–65Drive 194.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Austin to Dallas Downtowncar 194.9 mi
3h 3m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
5h 57m$120–200Fly 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 Austin
- 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 44m$54–329Fly 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 15m$324–755Bus 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 53m$81–429
Austin to Dallas Downtown by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Dallas Downtown is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Dallas Downtown is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Austin, TX - UT Austin and arriving at Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
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 196 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 45m and costs $45 - $65.
The bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Austin to Dallas Downtown bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Austin, TX - UT 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 45m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 5h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Dallas Downtown, TX, USA?
RedCoach operates a bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 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 San Antonio International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to West End Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Austin to Dallas Downtown bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St 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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