There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Dallas, TX by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus via Dallas
best- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus San Antonio / ...
4h 37m$64–78Drive 199.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Austin to Dallas, TXcar 199.9 mi
3h 10m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
6h 52m$135–204Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane AUS - DAL
2h 49m$49–345Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2230
4h 44m$37–52Drive 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 53m$60–360Fly 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 26m$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 37m$73–426
Austin to Dallas, TX by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Dallas, TX is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Dallas, TX is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $45 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Dallas, TX. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Inwood @ Cedar Springs - S- Fs via Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns and Cbd West Tc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Dallas, TX station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at West End Station via Ebj Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Austin and Dallas, TX is 202 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Dallas, TX without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 4h 37m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Austin to Dallas, TX, including transfers.
Austin to Dallas, TX bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Dallas, TX train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Dallas, TX is to bus via Dallas which takes 4h 37m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $350 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from Austin to Dallas hourly. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 3h 30m. 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 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- 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
- $45–340
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
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
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
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Booking & Getting There
Austin to Dallas, TX bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Austin to Dallas, TX train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Dallas, TX is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Austin to Dallas, TX.
There are 1686+ hotels available in Dallas, TX.