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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Pontiac by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane AUS - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    $129–351

  2. Bus via Nashville

    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 Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    33h 29m
    $163–403

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    35h 31m
    $196–876

  4. Drive 1,358.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Pontiaccar car 1,358.4 mi
    22h 54m
    $248–359

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane AUS - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI bus bus
    8h 32m
    $152–619

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane AUS - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Pontiac, MI bus bus
    10h 31m
    $159–791

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAT - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $212–514

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    33h 38m
    $259–492

Austin to Pontiac by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from 115 7th/Colorado to Downtown Pontiac via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 33h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 31m.

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