There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Washington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane AUS - SEA
6h 39m$154–275Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane AUS - PSC
8h 11m$121–552Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
2d 1h$470–680Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
2d 23h$742–1,659Drive 2,104.4 mi
- Drive from Austin to Seattlecar 2,104.4 mi
35h 44m$385–555Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane AUS - GEG
7h 58m$123–604Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane AUS - PDX
7h 59m$176–347Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SAT - SEA
8h 23m$247–874
Austin to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Washington is to fly which costs $170 - $350 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $150 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Washington. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St via Fort Worth Downtown, Denver Union Station and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Washington. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Seattle via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.
The distance between Austin and Washington is 1802 miles. The road distance is 2116.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $470 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Austin to Washington, including transfers.
Austin to Washington bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.
Austin to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $150 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $700 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 23h.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Washington, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to 4th Ave & Madison St via Fort Worth, Fort Worth Downtown, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- Vonlane
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
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Booking & Getting There
Austin to Washington bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Washington is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 11:28 PM in Austin and 9:28 PM in Washington.
Austin to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Washington is 2117 miles. It takes approximately 35h 44m to drive from Austin to Washington.
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