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How to get fromGold Coast to Austinby train, plane, car, bus or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Austin by train, plane, car, bus, or tram

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  1. Train, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane BNE - AUS
    22h 37m
    $515–1,922

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane BNE - GRK
    3. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    23h 18m
    $465–1,638

  3. Train, fly to Waco, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Waco (ACT)plane plane BNE - ACT
    3. Take the bus from Waco to Austinbus bus
    24h 19m
    $534–1,730

  4. Train, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane BNE - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    25h 12m
    $527–2,007

  5. Train, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane BNE - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    25h 1m
    $787–1,863

  6. Train, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane BNE - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    26h 26m
    $576–1,774

  7. Train, fly to College Station, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to College Station (CLL)plane plane BNE - CLL
    3. Take the bus from Brazos Transit District to Waco Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waco to Austinbus bus
    29h 37m
    $543–1,760

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration20h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$536Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Austin, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Austin. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), walk to ABIA Lower Level, then take the line 20 bus to 150 Riverside/Congress. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK), then drive to Austin.

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