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How to get fromDallas, TX to Austinby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dallas, TX to Austin by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus bus FlixBus 2230
    5h 2m
    $32–53

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    8h 15m
    $76–156

  3. Drive 199.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas, TX to Austincar car 199.8 mi
    3h 10m
    $37–53

  4. Fly Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DAL - AUS
    3h 5m
    $59–395

  5. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Austinbus bus Garland / ...
    5h 43m
    $61–81

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DFW - AUS
    4h 29m
    $324–755

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane DFW - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    4h 31m
    $49–301

Dallas, TX to Austin by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Dallas, 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 $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 29m.

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