The cheapest and fastest buses from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 22 buses that leave Austin, TX for Dallas, TX on Wed, Jul 15, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 293 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:55 PM3h45Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX2:40 AMDallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX$411One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM4h15Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX11:15 PMDallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM3h30Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX12:10 PMDallas Downtown$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 PM3h20Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX11:45 PMDallas Downtown$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:05 AM4h05Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX12:10 PMDallas Downtown$441One-way0 transfers
9:30 AM3h15Austin, W 21 St (University of Texas at Austin), TX12:45 PMDallas, TX, TX$751One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 PM3h20Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX11:45 PMDallas Downtown$441One-way0 transfers
3:05 AM3h20Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX6:25 AMDallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX$451One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM3h20Austin, W 21 St (University of Texas at Austin), TX3:20 PMDallas, TX, TX$621One-way0 transfers
7:55 PM3h25Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX11:20 PMDallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Austin, TX to Dallas, TX
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $135.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX costing on average $46 (€38).
A train is $229 (€189) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX costing on average $271 (€224).
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
You'll arrive about -2h -2m sooner (3h 55m by bus vs 2h 53m by car) and save roughly $-6.38 (€-5.26) compared to fuel and tolls ($46 (€38) vs $40 (€33)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus, RedCoach.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Austin, TX to Dallas, TX Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Austin, TX to Dallas, TX bus times
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to Dallas, TX buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:55 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3h35 | 11:30 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 4h00 | 1:20 PM Dallas Downtown | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 4h25 | 1:45 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 4h50 | 2:10 PM Irving, DFW Airport, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Austin, W 21 St (University of Texas at Austin), TX | 3h15 | 12:45 PM Dallas, TX, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 4h20 | 2:10 PM Irving, DFW Airport, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 3h30 | 1:20 PM Dallas Downtown | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 3h55 | 1:45 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 7h05 | 5:30 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3h50 | 5:45 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:25 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3h55 | 6:20 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:25 PM Austin, W 21 St (University of Texas at Austin), TX | 3h30 | 6:55 PM Dallas, TX, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 4h15 | 11:15 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3h25 | 11:20 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 3h50 | 11:45 PM Dallas Downtown | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 3h20 | 11:45 PM Dallas Downtown | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3h35 | 12:20 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3h20 | 2:50 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
![]() | 3:05 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3h20 | 6:25 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Austin, TX to Dallas, TX by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
Jul 18
Jul 19
Jul 20
Jul 21
Jul 22
Jul 23
Jul 24
Jul 25
Jul 26
Jul 27
Jul 28
Jul 29
Jul 30
Jul 31
Aug 01
Aug 02
Aug 03
Aug 04
Why should you book Austin, TX to Dallas, TX buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound, Valley Transit, Pinkbus or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound, Valley Transit, Pinkbus or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX
Buses from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€23) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by train.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€23) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 2:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus, Omnibus Express, RedCoach from Austin, TX to Dallas, TXYou can travel by bus between Austin, TX to Dallas, TX with FlixBus, Greyhound, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus, Omnibus Express, RedCoach for as low as $19 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
Infobus
Greyhound
Pinkbus
Valley Transit
Omnibus Express
RedCoach
FAQs: Bus from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Austin, TX to Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Pinkbus
- If you need assistance, contact RedCoach 48 hours before your trip for help with boarding and luggage.
- The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, a historical museum chronicling the assassination of President John F. Kennedy
- Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, a 66-acre garden offering seasonal floral displays and scenic views
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science, an interactive museum with exhibits on science, technology, and natural history
- Dallas Museum of Art, a major art museum featuring a diverse collection from ancient to modern times
- Reunion Tower, an iconic observation deck providing panoramic views of the Dallas skyline.
- Klyde Warren Park, an urban park offering green space, food trucks, and cultural events in the heart of the city
- Bishop Arts District, a vibrant neighborhood known for its eclectic shops, restaurants, and galleries
- Dallas Zoo, a large zoo featuring a variety of animal exhibits and interactive experiences
- White Rock Lake, a scenic spot for outdoor activities like biking, jogging, and picnicking
- Deep Ellum, a lively entertainment district known for its live music venues and street art.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Pinkbus
- RedCoach tickets are refundable up to 2 hours before the scheduled departure time, with a service fee up to 50% of the ticket price.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Pinkbus
- You may carry up to 2 pieces of checked baggage and one free personal backpack.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Pinkbus
- Additional luggage can be added to your booking.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Pinkbus
- Only ADA service animals are permitted onboard.
More options for your journey from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


