There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Mexico City by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane AUS - MEX
4h 54m$3,422–80,033Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Benito Juárez International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane SAT - MEX
6h 18m$1,912–4,485Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus
- Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus
17h 47m$4,052–6,354Drive 1,420.9 km
- Drive from Austin to Mexico Citycar 1,420.9 km
17h 29m$2,776–4,010Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)plane AUS - NLU
8h 6m$2,172–8,233Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)plane AUS - TLC
9h 38m$2,752–6,813Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
22h 3m$2,600–4,300
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Mexico City is to bus and fly which costs $1900 - $4500 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Mexico City is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $3400 - $80000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Austin and arriving at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 3m.
The distance between Austin and Mexico City is 1220 km. The road distance is 1420.9 km.
The best way to get from Austin to Mexico City without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 47m and costs $4000 - $6500.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Austin to Mexico City, including transfers.
Austin to Mexico City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Mexico City is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $3400 - $80000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2600 - $4300 and takes 22h 3m.
Austin to Mexico City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), arrive at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.
Mexico City is 1h behind Austin. It is currently 3:00 PM in Austin and 2:00 PM in Mexico City.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Mexico City, Mexico?
Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP) operates a bus from Austin to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte once daily. Tickets cost $2,600–4,300 and the journey takes 22h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–8,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–9,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 479 750 3263
- Website
- transporteschayo.com
Bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,000
- Schedules at
- transporteschayo.com
- Book at
- transporteschayo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Mexico City is 1421 km. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Austin to Mexico City.
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