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There are 6 ways to get from Galway to Austin by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SNN - AUS
    17h 12m
    $409–1,426

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane DUB - GRK
    3. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    18h 28m
    $277–955

  3. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DUB - AUS
    18h 24m
    $417–739

  4. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SNN - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    19h 56m
    $462–1,647

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Waco, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Waco (ACT)plane plane DUB - ACT
    3. Take the bus from Waco to Austinbus bus
    22h 48m
    $346–1,047

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane DUB - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    20h 33m
    $360–1,260

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,604.2 mi
  • Duration: 17h 12m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Austin, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Austin. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), walk to New Airport/Employee, then take the line 20 bus to Lavaca/4th. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), walk to New Airport/Employee, then take the line 20 bus to Lavaca/4th.

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