There are 7 ways to get from Rio Grande City to Austin by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Nuevo Laredo
best- Take the bus from Rio Grande City to Laredo Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Laredo Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
8h 6m$64–104Drive 303.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rio Grande City to Austincar 303.2 mi
6h 33m$52–75Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rio Grande Bus Station to Pecan Campusbus
- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MFE - AUS
4h 55m$68–406Bus
- Take the bus from Rio Grande Bus Station to Pecan Campusbus Green Line 1 / ...
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Austinbus Brownsville
8h 29m$78–105Bus #2
- Take the bus from Rio Grande City to Laredo Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1169s
- Take the bus from Laredo Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus Greyhound US1160
8h 54m$62–104Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roma to Laredo Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Laredo Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain
9h 46m$120–179Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rio Grande City to Harlingen Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HRL - AUS
6h 28m$80–425
Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio Grande City to Austin is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Grande City to Austin is to bus and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $65 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Grande City to Austin. However, there are services departing from Rio Grande City and arriving at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza via Laredo Bus Station and San Antonio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Rio Grande City and Austin is 342 miles. The road distance is 305 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Grande City to Austin without a car is to bus via Nuevo Laredo which takes 8h 6m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Rio Grande City to Austin, including transfers.
Rio Grande City to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rio Grande City station.
Rio Grande City to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Laredo Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Grande City to Austin is 305 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Rio Grande City to Austin.
Book your Rio Grande City to Austin bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Rio Grande City, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rio Grande City to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza via Rio Grande City, Laredo Bus Station, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rio Grande City to Laredo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Laredo Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rio Grande City to Laredo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Laredo Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roma to Laredo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Laredo Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rio Grande City to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Laredo Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Laredo Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Laredo Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Laredo Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Laredo Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 956-682-3481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Texas
Bus from Rio Grande Bus Station to Pecan Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro Texas
Bus from Rio Grande Bus Station to Pecan Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro Texas
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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