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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Pontiac by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane AUS - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 38m
    $132–1,025

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    30h 55m
    $369–443

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    35h 34m
    $460–978

  4. Drive 1,358.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Pontiaccar car 1,358.6 mi
    22h 53m
    $248–359

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane AUS - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    8h 44m
    $163–668

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane AUS - LAN
    2. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 46m
    $229–1,039

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAT - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 33m
    $255–1,147

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    35h 34m
    $470–928

Austin to Pontiac by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration30h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,202 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 34m.

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