There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Richardson by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus San Antonio / ...
4h 25m$64–78Bus via Downtown Garland Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2230
5h 47m$37–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
6h 43m$132–201Drive 208.7 mi
- Drive from Austin to Richardsoncar 208.7 mi
3h 18m$39–55Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas, tram
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane AUS - DAL
- Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Arapaho Center Stationtram
4h 19m$52–348Bus via Austin, TX - UT Austin
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus Houston
4h 42m$51–68Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane GRK - DFW
3h 59m$63–363Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane AUS - DFW
4h 33m$297–758Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas (DAL)plane SAT - DAL
6h 6m$76–429
Austin to Richardson by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Richardson is to bus via Downtown Garland Station which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Richardson is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Richardson. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Commerce @ Austin - E - Ns via Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Richardson station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Spring Valley Station via Ebj Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Austin and Richardson is 209 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Richardson without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Austin to Richardson, including transfers.
Austin to Richardson bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Richardson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Richardson is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 6h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $800 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Richardson, TX, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from Austin to Dallas hourly. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 5h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Arapaho Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- 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
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Austin to Richardson bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Austin to Richardson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Richardson is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Austin to Richardson.
There are 1834+ hotels available in Richardson.