There are 6 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 to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ELP - AUS
2h 46m$135–680Bus 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 55m$91–171Bus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus El Paso
10h 37m$150–166Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
16h 49m$180–410Drive 576.3 mi
- Drive from El Paso, TX to Austincar 576.3 mi
8h 38m$106–152Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane ELP - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
4h 54m$130–596
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 $90 - $180 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso, TX to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso, TX to Austin. However, there are services departing from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and arriving at Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
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 547 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 10h 37m and costs $150 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 46m 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 46m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $170 and takes 10h 37m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 16h 49m.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United 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 $130–150 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
- $110–650
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
- $130–700
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
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from El Paso Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–150
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $130–150
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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 5:21 AM in El Paso, TX and 6:21 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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