There are 7 ways to get from Dallas, TX to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
3h 10m$54–365Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2230
5h 34m$36–56Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Dallas to Austinbus Dallas / ...
5h 23m$61–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain Texas Eagle
8h 15m$126–206Drive 199.8 mi
- Drive from Dallas, TX to Austincar 199.8 mi
3h 10m$37–53Fly 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
4h 29m$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
4h 31m$49–281
Dallas, TX to Austin by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dallas, TX to Austin is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas, TX to Austin is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas, TX to Austin. However, there are services departing from Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns and arriving at Austin via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas, TX station to Austin. However, there are services departing from West End Station and arriving at Austin via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Dallas, TX and Austin is 199 miles. The road distance is 201 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas, TX to Austin without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 5h 23m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Dallas, TX to Austin, including transfers.
Dallas, TX to Austin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Dallas station.
Dallas, TX to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas, TX to Austin is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $50 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Dallas, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 5h 23m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Dallas to Austin hourly. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
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
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Dallas to Austin
- 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 Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Dallas, TX to Austin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Austin station.
Dallas, TX to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas, TX to Austin is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Dallas, TX to Austin.
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