There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane SEA - AUS
6h 42m$137–608Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hubbus
- Take the bus from Provo Envios Confianza to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Austinbus
41h 30m$369–671Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain Texas Eagle
2d 21h$772–1,708Drive 2,107.5 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Austincar 2,107.5 mi
35h 42m$385–556Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane PAE - AUS
8h 34m$179–780Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus
2d 3h$485–846
Seattle to Austin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Austin is to fly which costs $130 - $650 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Austin station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Republic Square Station via Provo Envios Confianza, El Paso, 700 Ben White and South Congress Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Austin. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Austin via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
The distance between Seattle and Austin is 1802 miles. The road distance is 2119.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Austin without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 41h 30m and costs $360 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Seattle to Austin, including transfers.
Seattle to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $360 - $700 and takes 41h 30m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 21h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Republic Square Station via Provo Intermodal Hub, Provo Envios Confianza, El Paso, Austin, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 41h 30m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $400–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Provo Envios Confianza to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $100–230
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Area
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Provo Intermodal Hub station.
Austin is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 7:04 AM in Seattle and 9:04 AM in Austin.
Seattle to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Austin is 2120 miles. It takes approximately 35h 42m to drive from Seattle to Austin.
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