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Phoenix Art Museum
A leading Southwestern art museum with major collections of American, Latin American, Asian, and Western works in Downtown Phoenix.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€102
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€109
Fastest journey on Sep 18
22 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 d 1 h 22 m
Buses on Sep 18
14
Distance
1398 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ will cost around €109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €102.
It's difficult to get from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €154 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €154, while a flight costs an average of €433.
Distance: 868 miles (1398 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€154 Average price Cheapest | €433 Average price | €164 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
26h 31m Average total duration 26h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ:
A bus is €279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ costing on average €433.
Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 1m.
Tickets start at around €154 compared to roughly €164 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 26h 1m versus 14h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 33h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 34h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 42h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 41h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 42h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 42h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 41h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 32h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €87 |
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+![]() | 7:55 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 26h20 | 8:15 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:25 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 42h40 | 2:05 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:25 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 37h30 | 8:55 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:40 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 37h15 | 8:55 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:40 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 42h25 | 2:05 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 10:30 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 41h35 | 2:05 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 4 transfers | |
· +![]() | 10:55 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 33h15 | 6:10 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 2 transfers | |
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· · | 3:40 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 22h25 | 12:05 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 2 transfers | |
· · | 8:15 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 31h50 | 2:05 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2 transfers | |
· | 8:15 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 26h40 | 8:55 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 8:20 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 31h10 | 1:30 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 8:40 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 30h50 | 1:30 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 2:05 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 32h10 | 8:15 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 2 transfers | |
· · | 2:25 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 25h05 | 1:30 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ run on average 11 times per day, taking around 26h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €90 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 868 miles (1398 km) distance in 20h 5m.
Distance 868 miles (1398 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €90 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 20h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Phoenix, AZ — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Phoenix, AZ trip today.
A leading Southwestern art museum with major collections of American, Latin American, Asian, and Western works in Downtown Phoenix.
An immersive museum of musical instruments from around the world, with audio exhibits, concerts, and broad family appeal.
A major Indigenous art museum presenting Native American and First Nations works, history, and contemporary voices.
A vast desert garden with thousands of cactus species, seasonal blooms, and scenic trails that define the Sonoran landscape.
Phoenix’s signature mountain preserve offers summit hikes, panoramic city views, and one of the region’s most iconic outdoor experiences.
A giant urban park with hiking, biking, desert scenery, and lookouts, making it a favorite for both visitors and locals.
A Sonoran-style hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with beans, onion, tomato, mayo, mustard, and jalapeño salsa. A Phoenix favorite with roots in nearby Sonora.
Deep-fried burrito commonly filled with shredded beef or chicken, then topped with sauce and cheese. It is a classic Arizona-Mexican comfort dish.
Stewed pinto beans, often cooked creamy and savory. A staple across Phoenix Mexican and Sonoran tables, usually served as a side with many local meals.
Upscale restaurant by a Native American chef highlighting Indigenous Arizona ingredients like tepary beans, cholla buds, and mesquite in a modern setting.
Beloved casual spot known for Sonoran hot dogs and other Tucson-style street food. Lively, no-frills, and one of Phoenix's iconic local bites.
Popular casual chain born in Phoenix, famous for green chile pork and simple Sonoran-style Mexican fare. Fast, reliable, and widely loved by locals.
Moderate for U.S. city breaks: hotels vary by season, dining is mid-priced, and car costs often matter more than public transit.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ buses use the Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza) to Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) station pair, with some services arriving at Phoenix, Sky Train Station. Use this guide to compare Austin, TX and Phoenix, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza) is 4 km from Austin city centre. Public transport options include:
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza). ATMs are available at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza).
Ticket office support is available at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza).
Available at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd. ATMs are available at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd.
Ticket office support is available at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd.
Available at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd: Bus stop accessible from the road.
Austin, South Congress Transit Center is 5 km from Austin city centre. Public transport options include:
Austin, South Congress Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Austin, South Congress Transit Center. ATMs are available at Austin, South Congress Transit Center.
Ticket office support is available at Austin, South Congress Transit Center.
Available at Austin, South Congress Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Austin, South Congress Transit Center: The station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) is 3 km from Phoenix city centre. Public transport options include:
Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food outlets inside.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd).
Available at Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd): Wheelchair accessible with assistance.
Phoenix, Sky Train Station is 7 km from Phoenix city centre. Public transport options include:
Phoenix, Sky Train Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi accessible at the station. ATMs are available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station.
Ticket office support is available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station.
Available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
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