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

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There are 7 ways to get from Research Triangle to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane RDU - AUS
    3h 40m
    $122–396

  2. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane RDU - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    6h 37m
    $107–486

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    29h 56m
    $307–544

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus bus
    35h 45m
    $310–662

  5. Drive 1,295.3 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Austincar car 1,295.3 mi
    22h 47m
    $237–342

  6. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Durham 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 45m
    $211–469

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary 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 40m
    $451–1,021

Research Triangle to Austin by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration29h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Austin Doubletree University Area via Regional Transit Center, Pettigrew St at Parking Deck, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Central Station Capitol WB, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 29h 56m.

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