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How to get fromDallas to Elginby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Dallas to Elgin by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Austin, TX - UT Austinbus bus Frisco
    2. Take the bus from 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT to Central/Avenue Cbus bus 990
    5h 35m
    $49–72

  2. Drive  184.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dallas to Elgincar car 184.1 mi
    3h 7m
    $34–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Taylor Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    5h 43m
    $101–178

  4. 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 Elgincar car
    4h 27m
    $50–291

  5. Train via Fort Worth

    1. Take the train from Victory Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Taylor Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    5h 47m
    $93–163

  6. Bus via Austin

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 517 Lavaca/6th to Central/Avenue Cbus bus 990
    6h 37m
    $34–64

  7. Fly Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DAL - AUS
    2. Take the bus from 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT to Central/Avenue Cbus bus
    5h 30m
    $58–395

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to College Station, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to College Station (CLL)plane plane DFW - CLL
    2. Drive from College Station (CLL) to Elgincar car
    4h 39m
    $52–304

  9. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DFW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT to Central/Avenue Cbus bus
    6h 20m
    $295–762

Dallas to Elgin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Elgin, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Central/Avenue C via Austin, TX - UT Austin and 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Taylor Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 5h 22m.

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