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

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeRDU - AUS
    5h 52m
    $131–354

  2. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeCLT - AUS
    9h 13m
    $107–372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austinbus
    30h 15m
    $253–564

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus
    34h 58m
    $251–568

  5. Drive 1,281.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Austincar1,281.7 mi
    23h 20m
    $234–338

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)planeRDU - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
    8h 32m
    $121–570

  7. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeFAY - AUS
    9h 33m
    $144–668

  8. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop - Athensbus
    2. Take the bus from Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop to Atlanta Airportbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Houston Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austinbus
    36h 50m
    $348–548

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain
    43h 34m
    $286–1,927

Raleigh to Austin by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration30h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Austin via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Eastwood Transit Center, Lamar St @ Smith St, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 30h 15m.

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