There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Pontiac by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Detroit, train
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane AUS - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 39m$131–1,024Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane AUS - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus
11h 9m$129–589Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus
30h 55m$359–433Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
35h 34m$407–897Drive 1,358.6 mi
- Drive from Austin to Pontiaccar 1,358.6 mi
22h 53m$248–359Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane AUS - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
8h 37m$153–618Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAT - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 23m$253–1,145Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
35h 34m$417–857
Austin to Pontiac by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Pontiac is to fly and train which costs $130 - $1,100 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Pontiac is to fly and train which takes 7h 39m and costs $130 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 34m.
The distance between Austin and Pontiac is 1209 miles. The road distance is 1366.5 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Pontiac without a car is to bus which takes 30h 55m and costs $350 - $440.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Austin to Pontiac, including transfers.
Austin to Pontiac bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Pontiac is to bus which takes 30h 55m and costs $350 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $900 and takes 35h 34m.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Pontiac bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Pontiac is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 11:41 AM in Austin and 12:41 PM in Pontiac.
Austin to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Pontiac is 1367 miles. It takes approximately 22h 53m to drive from Austin to Pontiac.
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