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 54m$356–829Drive 219.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Colony to Austincar 219.8 mi
3h 32m$41–58Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas to UT Austinbus Dallas–Austin / ...
5h 12m$66–114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Austintrain Texas Eagle
7h 17m$107–188Fly 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 22m$111–375Tram 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 31m$93–424Line 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$51–90
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 54m and costs $350 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from The Colony to Austin. However, there are services departing from Northwest Plano Park & Ride and arriving at UT Austin via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from The Colony station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Downtown Carrollton Silver Line Station and arriving at Austin via DFW Airport North Station and Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
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 5h 12m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from The Colony to Austin, including transfers.
The Colony to Austin bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Dallas station.
The Colony to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Worth station.
The best way to get from The Colony to Austin is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $350 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 5h 12m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 7h 17m.
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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, RedCoach operates a bus from Dallas to UT Austin every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Worth to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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 Dallas to UT Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- 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
- $30–65
- 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
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
The Colony to Austin bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at UT Austin 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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