There are 7 ways to get from Richardson to Austin by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2230
4h 57m$36–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain Texas Eagle
8h 1m$78–163Drive 208.6 mi
- Drive from Richardson to Austincar 208.6 mi
3h 18m$39–55Tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the tram from Spring Valley Station to St Paul Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
3h 34m$65–401Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Dallas to Austinbus Garland / ...
5h 25m$61–81Fly 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 16m$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 44m$52–304
Richardson to Austin by tram and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richardson to Austin is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 57m.
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 Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and arriving at Downtown Austin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
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 4h 57m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Richardson to Austin, including transfers.
Richardson to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum 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 4h 57m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $800 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Richardson, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from Spring Valley Station to St Paul Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Richardson to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown 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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