There are 6 ways to get from Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
1h 55m$54–375Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2230
4h 55m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain Texas Eagle
8h 1m$69–149Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dallas (DAL) to Austin200.7 mi
3h 13mDrive 200.7 mi
- Drive from Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austincar 200.7 mi
3h 13m$37–53Bus via 6402 Airport Blvd (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austinbus
5h 41m$37–68
Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $50 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin. However, there are services departing from Love Field Airport and arriving at Downtown Austin via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas Airport (DAL) station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Inwood/Love Field Station and arriving at Austin via West End Station and Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Dallas Airport (DAL) and Austin is 198 miles. The road distance is 201.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin, including transfers.
Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $50 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 55m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Dallas Airport (DAL), USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dallas (DAL) to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Austin station.
Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Dallas Airport (DAL) to Austin.
There are 1733+ hotels available in Austin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dallas Airport (DAL) and Austin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







