There are 5 ways to get from El Paso, TX to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, 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
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ELP - AUS
2h 21m$145–730Bus via San Antonio
cheapest- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus Greyhound US1160 / ...
13h 42m$104–197Bus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus El Paso
11h 20m$111–233Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
16h 49m$220–450Drive 576.3 mi
- Drive from El Paso, TX to Austincar 576.3 mi
8h 38m$106–152
El Paso, TX to Austin by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Paso, TX to Austin is to bus via San Antonio which costs $100 - $200 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso, TX to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso, TX to Austin station. However, there are services departing from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and arriving at Republic Square Station via 700 Ben White and South Congress Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from El Paso Station station and arriving at Austin. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16h 31m.
The distance between El Paso, TX and Austin is 546 miles. The road distance is 579.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso, TX to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from El Paso, TX to Austin, including transfers.
El Paso, TX to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
El Paso, TX to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso, TX to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 11h 20m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $450 and takes 16h 49m.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 10h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from El Paso Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $100–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Paso, TX to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
Austin is 1h ahead of El Paso, TX. It is currently 2:13 AM in El Paso, TX and 3:13 AM in Austin.
El Paso, TX to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso, TX to Austin is 580 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from El Paso, TX to Austin.
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