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How to get fromAustin to Palmerby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Palmer by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, bus, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Waxahachiebus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    3h 27m
    $71–103

  2. Drive 178 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Palmercar car 178 mi
    2h 55m
    $33–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    7h 4m
    $149–247

  4. Fly to Dallas, tram, line 306 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane AUS - DAL
    2. Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to West End Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Griffin @ Main - S - Ns to Glenn Heights P & Rbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Glenn Heights P & R to Palmertaxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $110–421

  5. Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, line 306 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane AUS - DFW
    2. Take the bus from Griffin @ Main - S - Ns to Glenn Heights P & Rbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Glenn Heights P & R to Palmertaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $352–828

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Palmer, TX, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Waxahachie twice daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 57m.

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