There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Southern Methodist University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dallas
best- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus San Antonio / ...
4h 27m$64–78Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2230
4h 36m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
6h 44m$132–201Drive 200.9 mi
- Drive from Austin to Southern Methodist Universitycar 200.9 mi
3h 12m$37–53Fly 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 Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram
3h 55m$52–348Bus via Austin, TX - UT Austin
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus Houston
4h 43m$51–68Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram
- 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
- Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram
4h 25m$60–360Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane AUS - DFW
- Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram
4h 59m$294–755Bus 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
5h 43m$76–429
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Southern Methodist University is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Southern Methodist University is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Southern Methodist University. 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 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Southern Methodist University station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Smu/Mockingbird Station via Ebj Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Austin and Southern Methodist University is 202 miles. The road distance is 202.1 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Southern Methodist University without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 4h 27m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Austin to Southern Methodist University, including transfers.
Austin to Southern Methodist University bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Southern Methodist University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Southern Methodist University is to bus via Dallas which takes 4h 27m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Southern Methodist University, 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 4m
- 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 Smu/Mockingbird Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 (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
- 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
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 Southern Methodist University bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Austin to Southern Methodist University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Southern Methodist University is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Austin to Southern Methodist University.
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