There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Richardson by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2230
4h 18m$36–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
6h 43m$80–155Drive 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 12m$57–368Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus San Antonio / ...
4h 25m$64–78Drive 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
4h 4m$58–323Fly 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 28m$297–758
Austin to Richardson by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Richardson is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 18m.
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 Downtown Austin and arriving at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
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 18m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Austin to Richardson, including transfers.
Austin to Richardson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown 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 18m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 6h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $800 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Richardson, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Arapaho Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Richardson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum 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 2032+ hotels available in Richardson.