There are 7 ways to get from The Colony to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
1h 56m$386–729Drive 219.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Colony to Austincar 219.8 mi
3h 32m$41–58Bus
- Take the bus from Richardson - Walmart Plano to UT Austin - 21st/Whitisbus Dallas
3h 57m$90–142Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain Texas Eagle
8h 31m$96–174Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane DFW - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
2h 19m$111–365Tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the tram from North Carrollton/Frankford Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
3h 36m$93–444Line 233 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Arbor Creek @ Cheyenne - S - Mb to Bachman Stationbus 233
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus Greyhound US1160 / ...
5h 56m$50–85
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Colony to Austin is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from The Colony to Austin is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $380 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from The Colony to Austin. However, there are services departing from Richardson - Walmart Plano and arriving at UT Austin - 21st/Whitis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from The Colony to Austin. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Austin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between The Colony and Austin is 217 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.
The best way to get from The Colony to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from The Colony to Austin, including transfers.
The Colony to Austin bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Richardson - Walmart Plano station.
The Colony to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from The Colony to Austin is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $380 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 3h 57m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between The Colony, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, RedCoach operates a bus from Richardson - Walmart Plano to UT Austin - 21st/Whitis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from North Carrollton/Frankford Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- 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 Richardson - Walmart Plano to UT Austin - 21st/Whitis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Bus from Arbor Creek @ Cheyenne - S - Mb to Bachman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
The Colony to Austin bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at UT Austin - 21st/Whitis station.
The Colony to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Colony to Austin is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from The Colony to Austin.
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