There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MSP - AUS
4h 39m$215–806Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane MSP - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
6h 51m$125–572Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
28h 36m$218–384Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
38h 56m$522–1,122Drive 1,121.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austincar 1,121.1 mi
18h 36m$205–296Bus via Broken Arrow
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Austinbus Tulsa-Aguascalientes
32h 48m$338–411
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $210 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Lavaca/4th via Saint Paul Union Depot, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Austin via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 56m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Austin is 1062 miles. The road distance is 1127.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 28h 36m and costs $210 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $210 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $390 and takes 28h 36m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 38h 56m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Lavaca/4th via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 28h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $150–220
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tulsa to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $183
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin is 1128 miles. It takes approximately 18h 36m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Austin.
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