There are 7 ways to get from Richardson to Austin by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dallas to Austinbus Dallas / ...
5h 1m$61–81Drive 208.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richardson to Austincar 208.6 mi
3h 18m$39–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain Texas Eagle
8h 1m$123–203Tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the tram from Arapaho Center Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
4h 1m$57–368Bus via Austin, TX - UT Austin
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Austin, TX - UT Austinbus Frisco
5h 8m$48–68Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
4h 38m$297–758Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane DFW - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
4h 40m$52–284
Richardson to Austin by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Richardson to Austin is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Richardson to Austin is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Richardson to Austin. However, there are services departing from Houston @ Young - S - Mb and arriving at Austin via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Richardson station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Spring Valley Station and arriving at Austin via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Richardson and Austin is 209 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.
The best way to get from Richardson to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Richardson to Austin, including transfers.
Richardson to Austin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Dallas station.
Richardson to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Richardson to Austin is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $800 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Richardson, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from Dallas to Austin hourly. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Arapaho Center Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Austin, TX - UT Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- RedCoach
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Booking & Getting There
Richardson to Austin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Austin station.
Richardson to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richardson to Austin is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Richardson to Austin.
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