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How to get fromSt. Louis to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane STL - AUS
    4h 5m
    $144–754

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

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane STL - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    6h 25m
    $108–510

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus bus
    18h 55m
    $139–250

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    22h 57m
    $310–650

  5. Drive 823.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Austincar car 823.9 mi
    13h 30m
    $151–218

St. Louis to Austin by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Downtown Austin via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum in around 18h 55m.

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