What is the cheapest way to get from Plano to Austin?

The cheapest way to get from Plano to Austin is to tram and bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plano to Austin?

The fastest way to get from Plano to Austin is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct train between Plano and Austin?

No, there is no direct train from Plano station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Downtown Plano Station and arriving at Austin via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Plano to Austin?

The distance between Plano and Austin is 215 miles. The road distance is 215.3 miles.

How do I travel from Plano to Austin without a car?

The best way to get from Plano to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Plano to Austin?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Plano to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plano to Austin train from?

Plano to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.

Train, bus or fly from Plano to Austin?

The best way to get from Plano to Austin is to bus which takes 5h and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 8h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $420 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Plano to Austin train arrive?

Plano to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.

Can I drive from Plano to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Plano to Austin is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Plano to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1553+ hotels available in Austin.

Plano to Austin - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Plano to Austin by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to UT Austin - 21st/Whitisbus Dallas
5h
$48–93
Tram, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Stationtram Orange
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus Greyhound US1160 / ...
5h 50m
$30–70
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain Texas Eagle
8h 13m
$68–153
Drive 214 mi
1. Drive from Plano to Austincar 214 mi
3h 22m
$40–57
Tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
3h 45m
$52–368
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
3h 48m
$144–415
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane DFW - GRK
2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
4h 9m
$44–271

Plano to Austin by tram, foot, and bus

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Distance: 213.6 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

RedCoach operates a bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to UT Austin - 21st/Whitis twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 6h 29m.

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