There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$163–804Fly 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 47m$113–520Bus via Denton
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from University of North Texas - Denton to 534 Red River St Austinbus
25h 25m$245–404Train (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 51m$522–1,072Drive 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
6h 29m$152–739Fly Duluth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DLH - AUS
6h 58m$152–754Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Austinbus
28h 41m$314–361
Minnesota to Austin by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Austin is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Austin. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at 534 Red River St Austin via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station and University of North Texas - Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.
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 51m.
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 via Denton which takes 25h 25m and costs $240 - $410.
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 $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Denton, which costs $240 - $410 and takes 25h 25m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 38h 51m.
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 534 Red River St Austin via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, and University of North Texas - Denton in around 25h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
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
- $160–800
Flights from Rochester to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of North Texas - Denton to 534 Red River St Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Omaha to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $227
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Austin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines 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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