- Must visit
Blanton Museum of Art
Major university art museum with strong European, Latin American, and contemporary collections, plus Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin installation.
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
21 h
Average duration
1 d 4 h 56 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
990 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
It's difficult to get from Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $179. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $179, and a flight costs an average of $195.
Distance: 615 miles (990 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$207 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 46m Average total duration 17h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX costing on average $239 (€195).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 16m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 35h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
The table below shows live departures for Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · | 5:00 AM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 21h00 | 3:00 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 35h15 | 5:15 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 34h55 | 4:55 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX run on average 5 times per day, taking around 17h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $179 (€147) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 615 miles (990 km) distance in 20h 10m.
Distance 615 miles (990 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $179 (€147) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 20h 10m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Austin, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX buses use the Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station) to Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza) station pair, with some services arriving at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd. Use this guide to compare Albuquerque, NM and Austin, TX bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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