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How to get fromNew Mexico to Austinby plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from New Mexico to Austin by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ABQ - AUS
    4h 4m
    $331–903

  2. Drive  693 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Austincar car 693 mi
    12h 9m
    $127–183

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque to El Pasobus bus Salt Lake
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus El Paso
    16h 20m
    $198–236

  4. Bus to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Clovis to Amarillobus bus
    2. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane AMA - AUS
    5h 7m
    $136–499

  5. Bus via Albuquerque Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus El Paso
    16h 31m
    $180–225

  6. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    18h 53m
    $161–244

New Mexico to Austin by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque to Republic Square Station via El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 16h 20m.

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