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How to get fromAustin to Timbuktuby plane, car, bus or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Timbuktu by plane, car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeAUS - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    3d 8h
    $505–1,772

  2. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeSAT - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    3d 11h
    $498–1,726

  3. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeAUS - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    2d 6h
    $505–1,697

  4. Bus, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Fort Worthbus
    2. Take the tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram
    3. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeDFW - EMN
    4. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    2d 10h
    $513–1,433

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$465Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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