There are 8 ways to get from Carrollton to Austin by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2230
5h 4m$33–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain Texas Eagle
8h 12m$81–166Drive 210.6 mi
- Drive from Carrollton to Austincar 210.6 mi
3h 21m$39–56Tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the tram from Downtown Carrollton Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
3h 11m$62–398Bus via Dallas Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus Greyhound US1160 / ...
5h 30m$34–65Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Dallas to Austinbus Garland / ...
5h 45m$61–81Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
3h 21m$294–755Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane DFW - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
3h 49m$49–301
Carrollton to Austin by tram and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrollton to Austin is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carrollton to Austin is to tram and fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrollton to Austin. However, there are services departing from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and arriving at Downtown Austin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrollton station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Downtown Carrollton Station and arriving at Austin via West End Station and Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Carrollton and Austin is 212 miles. The road distance is 211.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carrollton to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Carrollton to Austin, including transfers.
Carrollton to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Carrollton to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Carrollton to Austin is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 8h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $800 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Carrollton, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from Downtown Carrollton Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carrollton to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Austin station.
Carrollton to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrollton to Austin is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Carrollton to Austin.
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