There are 9 ways to get from Meridian to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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.
Fly from Meridian
best- Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)MEI - AUS
5h 31m$92–441Bus via 534 Red River St Austin
cheapest- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Downtown HoustonFlixBus N2211
- Take the bus from 904 Dallas St - Houston to 534 Red River St AustinHouston / ...
13h 56m$82–176Bus
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Downtown HoustonFlixBus N2211
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to AustinHouston
13h 40m$184–256Bus, train
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Longview Bus StationGreyhound US0604
- Take the train from Longview to AustinTexas Eagle
19h 43m$106–541Drive 615.4 mi
- Drive from Meridian to Austin615.4 mi
11h 33m$113–163Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Meridian to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)PIB - AUS
6h 40m$85–432Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jackson
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)JAN - AUS
6h 54m$140–520Bus via Downtown Austin (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Downtown HoustonFlixBus N2211
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown AustinFlixBus 2270 / ...
14h 10m$90–160Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Station
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austin
24h 14m$131–1,674
Meridian to Austin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meridian to Austin is to bus via Downtown Austin which costs $90 - $160 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Meridian to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Meridian to Austin. However, there are services departing from Meridian Bus Stop and arriving at Austin via St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St and Hyatt Regency Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Meridian station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Meridian Union Station and arriving at Austin via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 14m.
The distance between Meridian and Austin is 563 miles. The road distance is 619 miles.
The best way to get from Meridian to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $180 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Meridian to Austin, including transfers.
Meridian to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Meridian Bus Stop station.
Meridian to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Meridian Union Station.
The best way to get from Meridian to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 13h 40m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $1,700 and takes 24h 14m.
What companies run services between Meridian, MS, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
United Airlines flies from Meridian (MEI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Austin via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, Louisiana St @ Lamar St, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meridian to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Longview to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Antonio Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $60–110
Bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $125–145
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- low
- $125
- high
- $145
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 904 Dallas St - Houston to 534 Red River St Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–70
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $18–70
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More Questions & Answers
Meridian to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Meridian to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meridian to Austin is 619 miles. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Meridian to Austin.
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