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How to get fromAustin to El Pasoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to El Paso by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane AUS - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    4h 56m
    $163–878

  2. Bus via San Antonio

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    14h 11m
    $82–346

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to El Pasobus bus El Paso
    11h 4m
    $102–233

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to El Paso Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    19h 35m
    $100–230

  5. Drive 576.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to El Pasocar car 576.4 mi
    8h 39m
    $106–152

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane SAT - ELP
    6h 58m
    $166–961

Austin to El Paso by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Austin to El Paso once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to El Paso Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 19h 35m.

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