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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane RDU - AUS
    5h 46m
    $165–758

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Houstonbus bus Houston <-> Durham
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    18h 50m

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain train
    43h 14m
    $504–1,070

  4. Drive 1,298.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Austincar car 1,298.9 mi
    22h 6m
    $237–343

  5. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane GSO - AUS
    7h 27m
    $229–958

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane CLT - AUS
    8h 10m
    $225–904

  7. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Downtown to Austinbus bus
    27h 58m
    $223–432

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,183.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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 Lavaca/4th via Houston, Preston St @ Artesian Pl, Pierce St @ Louisiana St, Downtown Houston, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 18h 50m.

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