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How to get fromAustin to Defianceby plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Defiance by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)planeAUS - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi
    7h 2m
    $240–732

  2. Drive 1,231.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Defiancecar1,231.2 mi
    20h 20m
    $225–325

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Van Wertbus
    4. Take the taxi from Van Wert to Defiancetaxi
    30h 30m
    $323–548

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    33h 3m
    $270–472

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Austin to Defiance via Chicago Union Station and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 33h 3m.

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