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

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Washington is to fly and train which costs $130 - $950 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austin to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $230 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Washington station. However, there are services departing from 115 7th/Colorado and arriving at Washington Union Station via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Austin and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Austin to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 45m.

How far is it from Austin to Washington?

The distance between Austin and Washington is 1330 miles. The road distance is 1512.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Austin to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 37h 21m and costs $160 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Austin to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Washington bus from?

Austin to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.

Where do I catch the Austin to Washington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Austin to Washington?

The best way to get from Austin to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $230 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $430 and takes 37h 21m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $1,300 and takes 46h 45m.

Where does the Austin to Washington bus arrive?

Austin to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Austin and Washington?

Washington is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 8:26 PM in Austin and 9:26 PM in Washington.

Where does the Austin to Washington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Austin to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Washington is 1512 miles. It takes approximately 24h 37m to drive from Austin to Washington.

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

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Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Washington.

Austin to Washington - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)AUS - DCA
4h 31m
$231–1,102
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)AUS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
5h 27m
$133–904
Bus
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
37h 21m
$161–421
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus StationFlixBus 2211
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union StationCrescent
38h 17m
$244–848
Drive 1,503.7 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Washington1,503.7 mi
24h 37m
$275–397
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)AUS - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
5h 32m
$333–560
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union StationTexas Eagle
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union StationFloridian / ...
46h 45m
$286–1,273

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 115 7th/Colorado to Washington Union Station via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 37h 21m.

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