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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MSP - AUS
    4h 28m
    $213–804

  2. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane MSP - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    6h 40m
    $123–570

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    27h 12m
    $184–360

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    38h 52m
    $522–1,122

  5. Drive 1,120.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Austincar car 1,120.1 mi
    18h 30m
    $205–296

  6. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Austinbus bus Tulsa-Aguascalientes
    31h 2m
    $342–403

Minneapolis to Austin by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration27h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,057.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Lavaca/4th via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 27h 12m.

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