- 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
$120
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
22 h
Average duration
22 h 21 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
1316 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
It's difficult to get from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $347.
Distance: 817 miles (1316 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $740 Average price | $175 Average price Cheapest |
22h 5m Average total duration 21h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 61h 2m Average total duration 60h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX:
A flight is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX costing on average $178 (€146).
A flight is $565 (€462) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX costing on average $740 (€605).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 35m.
Train takes on average 60h 32m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 23h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $113 |
The table below shows live departures for Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· +![]() | 5:05 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 24h20 | 4:25 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 2 transfers | |
· | 7:00 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 23h00 | 5:00 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 1 transfer | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:40 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 24h35 | 7:15 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 7:40 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 22h40 | 5:20 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 7:40 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 22h25 | 5:05 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:05 PM Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA | 22h15 | 5:20 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:05 PM Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA | 22h00 | 5:05 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 1 transfer | |
· · + FlixBus | 8:05 PM Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA | 24h10 | 7:15 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:59 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 23h06 | 10:05 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 2 transfers | |
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· | 12:35 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 22h30 | 10:05 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 1 transfer | |
· | 5:40 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 22h35 | 3:15 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 6:55 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 26h35 | 8:30 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 27h45 | 9:40 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 6:55 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 27h00 | 8:55 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 31h25 | 5:15 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 3 transfers | |
· +![]() | 10:50 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 25h10 | 11:00 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX run on average 14 times per day, taking around 21h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $113 (€93) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 817 miles (1316 km) distance in 21h 15m.
Distance 817 miles (1316 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€93) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 21h 15m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Most Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX buses use the Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, GA 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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