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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 7 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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane RDU - AUS
    5h 57m
    $131–364

  2. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    32h 56m
    $147–423

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus bus
    34h 58m
    $236–578

  4. Drive 1,295.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Austincar car 1,295.8 mi
    22h 54m
    $237–342

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop - Athensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    36h 50m
    $338–548

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain train
    43h 34m
    $266–1,841

  7. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 6h
    $281–1,154

Raleigh to Austin by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration32h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Lavaca/4th via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 32h 56m.

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