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How to get fromDallas, TX to Austinby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DAL - AUS
    2h 45m
    $49–365

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus bus FlixBus 2230
    4h 56m
    $28–48

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    8h 16m
    $71–156

  4. Drive 199.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas, TX to Austincar car 199.8 mi
    3h 9m
    $37–53

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DFW - AUS
    4h 7m
    $144–435

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane DFW - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    4h 27m
    $44–281

  7. Bus via 593 S Lamar St Dallas

    1. Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to 534 Red River St Austinbus bus Dallas
    5h 12m
    $48–93

  8. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Austinbus bus Garland / ...
    5h 42m
    $61–81

Dallas, TX to Austin by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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