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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeSEA - AUS
    6h 26m
    $144–655

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)planeSEA - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
    8h 22m
    $134–571

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austinbus
    2d 9h
    $375–752

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to AustintrainTexas Eagle
    2d 21h
    $323–694

  5. Drive 2,107.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Austincar2,107.6 mi
    35h 31m
    $385–556

Seattle to Austin by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Austin via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 2d 9h.

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