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How to get fromLouisville, KY to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville, KY to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SDF - AUS
    6h 47m
    $153–755

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    22h 2m
    $169–341

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain train
    30h 37m
    $365–756

  4. Drive 1,018.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville, KY to Austincar car 1,018.9 mi
    16h 29m
    $186–269

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane CVG - AUS
    6h 43m
    $383–487

  6. Bus to Nashville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane BNA - AUS
    7h 33m
    $361–1,158

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane IND - AUS
    7h 14m
    $420–1,055

  8. Bus via Memphis

    1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus Indianapolis
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus West Memphis / ...
    23h 39m
    $189–437

Louisville, KY to Austin by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration22h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Lavaca/4th via Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 22h 2m.

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