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How to get fromRaleigh to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane RDU - AUS
    5h 36m
    $504–954

  2. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane FAY - AUS
    8h 9m
    $156–689

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    30h 7m
    $283–483

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus bus
    35h 3m
    $322–718

  5. Drive 1,297.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Austincar car 1,297.2 mi
    22h 43m
    $237–342

  6. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    33h 8m
    $190–388

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain train
    43h 46m
    $424–988

Raleigh to Austin by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration30h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,181 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Austin Doubletree University Area via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Theater District Capitol WB, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 30h 7m.

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