There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MSP - AUS
4h 28m$213–804Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane MSP - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
6h 42m$113–570Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
27h 22m$178–348Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
38h 52m$502–1,072Drive 1,120.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Austincar 1,120.1 mi
18h 30m$205–296Fly Rochester to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane RST - AUS
7h 25m$132–689Fly Duluth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DLH - AUS
6h 52m$142–704Bus via Tulsa
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Austinbus Tulsa-Aguascalientes
31h 2m$342–403
Minnesota to Austin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Austin is to bus which costs $170 - $350 and takes 27h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $210 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Austin. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Lavaca/4th via Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Austin. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 52m.
The distance between Minnesota and Austin is 1064 miles. The road distance is 1126.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 27h 22m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Minnesota to Austin, including transfers.
Minnesota to Austin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minnesota to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $210 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 27h 22m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 38h 52m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Rochester to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- TL Premium
Bus from Tulsa to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $183
- Schedules at
- TL Premium
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Austin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Minnesota to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Austin is 1127 miles. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Minnesota to Austin.
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