There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MSP - AUS
5h 2m$183–804Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane MSP - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
6h 56m$123–620Bus via Denton
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Austinbus
27h 32m$212–328Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
37h 29m$401–988Drive 1,121.4 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Austincar 1,121.4 mi
18h 32m$205–296Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Austinbus
28h 8m$289–327
Saint Paul to Austin by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Austin is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Austin. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Downtown Austin via Minneapolis-St. Paul, Kansas City Bus Station and Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Austin. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 29m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Austin is 1065 miles. The road distance is 1127.9 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Austin without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 27h 32m and costs $210 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Saint Paul to Austin, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Austin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul station.
Saint Paul to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Denton, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 27h 32m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $1,000 and takes 37h 29m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St & Washington Station to Downtown Austin via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Denton in around 27h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Paul to Austin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Saint Paul to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Austin is 1128 miles. It takes approximately 18h 32m to drive from Saint Paul to Austin.
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