There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane FLL - AUS
5h 19m$423–1,105Train to Miami International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MIA - AUS
5h 51m$165–608Bus
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus
29h 45m$300–471Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain
3d 3h$855–1,930Drive 1,310.9 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Austincar 1,310.9 mi
21h 55m$240–346Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus
31h 49m$356–597
Fort Lauderdale to Austin by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Austin is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 21h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $420 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Austin. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Austin Doubletree University Area via Tallahassee and Hyatt Regency Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Austin is 1124 miles. The road distance is 1318.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 29h 45m and costs $300 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Austin, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $420 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $480 and takes 29h 45m, you could also train, which costs $850 - $2,000 and takes 3 days 3h.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Austin Doubletree University Area via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Central Station Capitol WB, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 29h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Miami International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Austin is 1h behind Fort Lauderdale. It is currently 4:46 AM in Fort Lauderdale and 3:46 AM in Austin.
Fort Lauderdale to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Austin is 1319 miles. It takes approximately 21h 55m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Austin.
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