What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Pontiac?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Pontiac is to fly and train which costs $120 - $550 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Pontiac?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Pontiac is to fly and train which takes 7h 27m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Austin and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct train from Austin to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 34m.

How far is it from Austin to Pontiac?

The distance between Austin and Pontiac is 1208 miles. The road distance is 1366.5 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to Pontiac without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to Pontiac without a car is to bus which takes 31h 5m and costs $310 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Pontiac?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Austin to Pontiac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Pontiac bus from?

Austin to Pontiac bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.

Where do I catch the Austin to Pontiac train from?

Austin to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.

Train or bus from Austin to Pontiac?

The best way to get from Austin to Pontiac is to bus which takes 31h 5m and costs $310 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $950 and takes 35h 34m.

Where does the Austin to Pontiac bus arrive?

Austin to Pontiac bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.

What is the time difference between Austin and Pontiac?

Pontiac is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 9:36 PM in Austin and 10:36 PM in Pontiac.

Where does the Austin to Pontiac train arrive?

Austin to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Austin to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Pontiac is 1367 miles. It takes approximately 22h 52m to drive from Austin to Pontiac.

How do I get a train ticket from Austin to Pontiac?

Book your Austin to Pontiac train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 257+ hotels available in Pontiac.

Austin to Pontiac - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit, train
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1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane AUS - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 27m
$122–514
Bus
1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus
31h 5m
$310–525
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
35h 34m
$443–940
Drive 1,358.6 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Pontiaccar 1,358.6 mi
22h 52m
$248–359
Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane AUS - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
8h 35m
$192–769
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 AUS - LAN
2. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus
11h 6m
$218–989
Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAT - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 37m
$402–809
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
35h 34m
$458–910

Austin to Pontiac by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

31h 5mAverage Duration

$310Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,201.1 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 34m.

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