There are 8 ways to get from Southern Methodist University to Austin by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to UT Austin - 21st/WhitisDallas
4h 55m$24–78Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Dallas to AustinTexas Eagle
8h 13m$23–73Drive 200.7 mi
- Drive from Southern Methodist University to Austin200.7 mi
3h 9m$37–53Tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the tram from Smu/Mockingbird Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)DAL - AUS
3h 53m$57–348Bus via Downtown Austin (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown AustinFlixBus 2230
5h 7m$33–73Bus via Austin
- Take the bus from Dallas to AustinGarland / ...
5h 56m$61–81Tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the tram from Smu/Mockingbird Station to Dfw Airport Station
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)DFW - AUS
4h 42m$164–435Tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Take the tram from Smu/Mockingbird Station to Dfw Airport Station
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)DFW - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austin
4h 48m$44–261
Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southern Methodist University to Austin is to train which costs $23 - $75 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Southern Methodist University to Austin is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Southern Methodist University station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Smu/Mockingbird Station and arriving at Downtown Austin via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Southern Methodist University station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Smu/Mockingbird Station and arriving at Austin via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Southern Methodist University and Austin is 203 miles. The road distance is 201.8 miles.
The best way to get from Southern Methodist University to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $24 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Southern Methodist University to Austin, including transfers.
Southern Methodist University to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Southern Methodist University to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Southern Methodist University to Austin is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $24 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $75 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Southern Methodist University, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
RedCoach operates a bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to UT Austin - 21st/Whitis twice daily. Tickets cost $21–75 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $20–70 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from Smu/Mockingbird Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Smu/Mockingbird Station to Dfw Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to UT Austin - 21st/Whitis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–75
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $21–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Southern Methodist University to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Austin station.
Southern Methodist University to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southern Methodist University to Austin is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Southern Methodist University to Austin.
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