There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ATL - AUS
4h 24m$78–374Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus Atlanta
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus Houston
18h 35m$256–374Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain
32h 25m$267–613Drive 919 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Austincar 919 mi
15h 34m$168–243Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane ATL - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
7h$78–380Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus Houston
19h 50m$252–388Bus via Irving
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus Greyhound US1160 / ...
22h 39m$156–302Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the train from Longview to Austintrain Texas Eagle
25h 53m$189–388
Atlanta to Austin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Austin is to fly which costs $75 - $380 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at 400 Cesar Chavez/Trinity via Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Austin via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.
The distance between Atlanta and Austin is 831 miles. The road distance is 924.3 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Austin without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 18h 35m and costs $250 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Atlanta to Austin, including transfers.
Atlanta to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $250 - $380 and takes 18h 35m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 32h 25m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Delta, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Five Points Station to Austin Doubletree University Area via Doraville Station, Atlanta, Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, Magnolia Transit Center, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Central Station Capitol WB, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 18h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Antonio Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Longview to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Area
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $127–147
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- low
- $127
- high
- $147
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Austin is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 5:53 PM in Atlanta and 4:53 PM in Austin.
Atlanta to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Austin is 924 miles. It takes approximately 15h 34m to drive from Atlanta to Austin.
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