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How to get fromAustin to NASAby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to NASA by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane AUS - DCA
    4h 55m
    $173–955

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane AUS - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Federal Center SW, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 44m
    $153–1,105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    34h 48m
    $231–461

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain train Crescent
    38h 8m
    $444–887

  5. Drive 1,505 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to NASAcar car 1,505 mi
    24h 43m
    $275–397

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane AUS - BWI
    6h 4m
    $335–715

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAT - DCA
    7h 8m
    $226–977

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAT - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Federal Center SW, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    7h 45m
    $156–677

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    46h 48m
    $632–1,305

Austin to NASA by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,325.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and NASA, DC, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 303 7th/San Jacinto to NASA via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 34h 48m.

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