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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SEA - AUS
    6h 40m
    $154–275

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    2d 1h
    $467–681

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 21h
    $749–1,687

  4. Drive  2,105.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Austincar car 2,105.5 mi
    35h 46m
    $385–555

  5. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane PAE - AUS
    9h 1m
    $169–730

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SEA - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    9h 1m
    $246–875

Seattle to Austin by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$749Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,790.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, 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 Doubletree University Area via Denver Union Station, Fort Worth Downtown, and Fort Worth in around 2d 1h.

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