There are 9 ways to get from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train, car, bus, or rideshare
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Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
1h 33m$296–734Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2230
4h 40m$30–60Tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
3h 27m$62–398Tram, train
- Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram TEXRail
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Austintrain Texas Eagle
6h 29m$62–142Fly 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
2h 1m$49–293Tram, bus
- Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram TEXRail
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus Austin
4h 56m$122–142Tram, bus via 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G
- Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram TEXRail
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus Greyhound US1159S
7h 57m$33–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dallas/Ft.Worth-DFW to Austin204.4 mi
3h 27mDrive 204.4 mi
- Drive from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austincar 204.4 mi
3h 27m$38–54
Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $290 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and arriving at Downtown Austin. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) station to Austin. However, there are services departing from DFW Airport Terminal B Station and arriving at Austin via Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) and Austin is 198 miles. The road distance is 205.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin, including transfers.
Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport station.
Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin train services, operated by Trinity Metro, depart from DFW Airport Terminal B Station.
The best way to get from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $290 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW), USA and Austin, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Downtown Austin twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Dfw Airport Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 817-215-8600
- Website
- Trinity Metro
Tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Trinity Metro
- Adults 20-64
- $2
Tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Trinity Metro
- Adults 20-64
- $2
Tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Trinity Metro
- Adults 20-64
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Area
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- Vonlane
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dallas/Ft.Worth-DFW to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Austin station.
Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin train services, operated by Trinity Metro, arrive at Fort Worth Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Austin.
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