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How to get fromAustin to Paysonby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Payson by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane AUS - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    5h 51m
    $193–354

  2. Drive  969.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Paysoncar car 969.5 mi
    15h 43m
    $177–256

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    26h 20m
    $403–516

  4. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Austin to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    31h
    $389–728

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAT - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    7h 24m
    $296–923

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 960.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Payson, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Payson. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Payson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Payson via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and Sky Harbor International Airport in around 26h 20m.

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