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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 7 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

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SDF - AUS
    7h 24m
    $133–655

  2. Bus to Nashville, fly

    cheapest
    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
    8h 9m
    $130–649

  3. 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 13m
    $158–282

  4. 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
    $567–969

  5. Drive  1,018.9 mi

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

  6. 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 45m
    $161–696

  7. 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
    $214–337

Louisville, KY to Austin by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration22h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 892.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest 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 13m.

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