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

The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Austin is to train and fly which costs $130 - $360 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Austin is to train and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $130 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Pontiac and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac to Austin. However, there are services departing from Downtown Pontiac and arriving at Lavaca/4th via Detroit Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Pontiac and Austin?

No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 32m.

How far is it from Pontiac to Austin?

The distance between Pontiac and Austin is 1209 miles. The road distance is 1367.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontiac to Austin without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 1m and costs $220 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Pontiac to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Austin bus from?

Pontiac to Austin bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Downtown Pontiac station.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Austin train from?

Pontiac to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Pontiac to Austin?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Austin is to train which takes 35h 32m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $480 and takes 32h 9m.

Where does the Pontiac to Austin bus arrive?

Pontiac to Austin bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Larned & Griswold station.

What is the time difference between Pontiac and Austin?

Austin is 1h behind Pontiac. It is currently 8:38 AM in Pontiac and 7:38 AM in Austin.

Where does the Pontiac to Austin train arrive?

Pontiac to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Pontiac to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Austin is 1367 miles. It takes approximately 22h 49m to drive from Pontiac to Austin.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontiac to Austin?

Book your Pontiac to Austin train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1228+ hotels available in Austin.

Pontiac to Austin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Pontiac to Austin by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Train to Detroit, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DTW - AUS
7h 18m
$130–351
Train to Detroit, fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane DTW - GRK
3. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
9h 20m
$105–447
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
30h 1m
$220–467
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
35h 32m
$185–830
Drive 1,359.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontiac to Austincar 1,359.4 mi
22h 49m
$249–359
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
1. Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane LAN - AUS
8h 21m
$185–872
Train to Detroit, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane DTW - SAT
3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
9h 51m
$202–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
32h 9m
$183–474

Pontiac to Austin by train and bus

7Weekly Services

30h 1mAverage Duration

$220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,201.5 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

You can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Austin via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to Lavaca/4th via Larned & Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 32h 9m.

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