There are 7 ways to get from Rockwall to Austin by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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- Take the bus from Garland to Austinbus Garland
4h 34m$99–127Drive 218.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockwall to Austincar 218.8 mi
3h 29m$40–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain Texas Eagle
8h 20m$102–191Tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
3h 53m$89–429Bus via Dallas (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2230
5h 18m$72–100Tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
4h 54m$321–786Tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Take the tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane DFW - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
5h 21m$76–332
Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockwall to Austin is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rockwall to Austin is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockwall to Austin. However, there are services departing from Garland and arriving at Austin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockwall station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Downtown Rowlett Station and arriving at Austin via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Rockwall and Austin is 221 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.
The best way to get from Rockwall to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Rockwall to Austin, including transfers.
Rockwall to Austin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Garland station.
Rockwall to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Rockwall to Austin is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Rockwall, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from Garland to Austin every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Garland to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rockwall to Austin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Austin station.
Rockwall to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockwall to Austin is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Rockwall to Austin.
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