There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Meridian by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Meridian
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Meridian (MEI)plane AUS - MEI
5h 48m$96–471Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)plane AUS - PIB
- Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Meridiancar
6h 44m$90–463Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Meridian Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2211
13h 45m$110–191Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Longviewtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0604
18h 7m$179–358Drive 629.8 mi
- Drive from Austin to Meridiancar 629.8 mi
10h 57m$115–166Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Meridian
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Meridian (MEI)plane SAT - MEI
7h 3m$109–474Bus via Austin Doubletree University Area
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Meridian Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2211
13h 45m$213–298Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Meridian Union Stationtrain
24h 56m$272–574
Austin to Meridian by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Meridian is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Meridian is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Meridian. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Meridian Bus Stop via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Meridian station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Meridian Union Station via San Antonio Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 56m.
The distance between Austin and Meridian is 562 miles. The road distance is 633.4 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Meridian without a car is to bus which takes 13h 45m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Austin to Meridian, including transfers.
Austin to Meridian bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
Austin to Meridian train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Meridian is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 13h 45m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 24h 56m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Meridian, MS, USA?
United Airlines flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Meridian (MEI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Meridian Bus Stop via Downtown Houston in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Meridian via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Meridian via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Austin to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Meridian Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $127–147
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- low
- $127
- high
- $147
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Meridian bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Austin to Meridian train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Meridian is 633 miles. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Austin to Meridian.
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