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How to get fromAustin to Fort Polk Southby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Fort Polk South by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lake Charles to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    7h 39m
    $80–116

  2. Drive 316.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Fort Polk Southcar car 316.6 mi
    6h 17m
    $58–84

  3. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Alexandria International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane AUS - AEX
    2. Take the taxi from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $72–405

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lake Charles Station to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    8h 46m
    $184–256

  5. Bus, train, taxi via Austin

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Houston - Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lake Charles Station to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    9h 1m
    $97–183

  6. Bus, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lake Charles to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    13h 8m
    $139–232

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane AUS - LCH
    2. Take the taxi from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $67–385

  8. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Alexandria International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane IAH - AEX
    3. Take the taxi from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    7h 12m
    $180–465

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 370.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Fort Polk South, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Fort Polk South. However, you can take the bus to Downtown Houston, take the bus to Lake Charles, then take the taxi to Fort Polk South. Alternatively, you can drive from Austin to Fort Polk South in around 6h 17m.

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