There are 7 ways to get from Dallas, TX to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
2h 45m$59–405Bus via Downtown Austin (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2230
5h 1m$31–53Bus
- Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to UT Austin - 21st/Whitisbus Dallas
4h 51m$48–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain Texas Eagle
8h 16m$81–156Drive 199.8 mi
- Drive from Dallas, TX to Austincar 199.8 mi
3h 10m$37–53Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
4h 6m$324–655Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane DFW - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
4h 28m$49–291
Dallas, TX to Austin by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas, TX to Austin is to bus via Downtown Austin which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas, TX to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $55 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas, TX to Austin. However, there are services departing from 593 S Lamar St Dallas and arriving at UT Austin - 21st/Whitis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas, TX station to Austin. However, there are services departing from West End Station and arriving at Austin via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Dallas, TX and Austin is 199 miles. The road distance is 201 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas, TX to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Dallas, TX to Austin, including transfers.
Dallas, TX to Austin bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from 593 S Lamar St Dallas station.
Dallas, TX to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas, TX to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $55 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h 51m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, RedCoach operates a bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to UT Austin - 21st/Whitis twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to UT Austin - 21st/Whitis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas, TX to Austin bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at UT Austin - 21st/Whitis station.
Dallas, TX to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas, TX to Austin is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Dallas, TX to Austin.
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