Rome2Rio

How to get fromDurham to Austinby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Austin

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeRDU - AUS
    6h 13m
    $131–355

  2. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeCLT - AUS
    8h 43m
    $109–450

  3. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austinbus
    25h 59m
    $306–461

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus
    34h 26m
    $246–573

  5. Drive 1,283.3 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Austincar1,283.3 mi
    22h 43m
    $235–339

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)planeRDU - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
    8h 43m
    $111–571

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeGSO - AUS
    10h 11m
    $168–821

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austinbus
    28h 3m
    $253–538

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain
    43h 2m
    $271–1,942

Durham to Austin by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration34h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Austin via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center, Fannin St @ Texas Ave, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 25h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Durham

Trips to Austin

Popular routes