There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tucson to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)TUS - AUS
6h 27m$171–852Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to AustinTexas Eagle
22h 31m$110–170Bus
- Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El PasoHuntington Park / ...
- Take the bus from El Paso to AustinEl Paso
16h 48m$172–324Drive 891 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Austin891 mi
13h 28m$163–235Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)PHX - AUS
5h 59m$316–787Fly Tucson to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)TUS - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austin
6h 55m$141–718
Tucson to Austin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Austin is to train which costs $110 - $170 and takes 22h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Austin is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $310 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Austin station. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Republic Square Station via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, El Paso, 700 Ben White and South Congress Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tucson Amtrak Station station and arriving at Austin. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 22h 31m.
The distance between Tucson and Austin is 819 miles. The road distance is 896.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 16h 48m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Tucson to Austin, including transfers.
Tucson to Austin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson station.
Tucson to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 16h 48m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 22h 31m.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to Republic Square Station via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/District, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, El Paso, Austin, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 16h 48m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Tucson to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Tucson to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Tucson to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Phoenix to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Phoenix to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Tucson to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Phoenix to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tucson to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Tucson to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Tucson to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- 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
Shuttle from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $135
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tucson to Austin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Austin is 1h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 11:43 PM in Tucson and 12:43 AM in Austin.
Tucson to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Austin is 896 miles. It takes approximately 13h 28m to drive from Tucson to Austin.
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