The cheapest and fastest buses from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dallas, TX 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 Dallas, TX to Austin, TX will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 31 buses that leave Dallas, TX for Austin, TX on Sat, Nov 29, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 29 the direct buses cover the 293 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sat, Nov 29 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.



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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dallas, TX to Austin, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €212.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€38 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €273 Average price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Dallas, TX to Austin, TX Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Live departures
Dallas, TX to Austin, TX bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dallas, TX to Austin, TX buses for today, Friday, November 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:45 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 3h30 | 5:15 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Dallas Downtown | 3h35 | 7:50 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Dallas Downtown | 3h15 | 7:30 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 3h35 | 9:50 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 3h40 | 10:55 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Dallas Downtown | 3h45 | 1:15 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Dallas Downtown | 4h05 | 1:35 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Dallas, South Lamar Street / Young Street (Parking lot), TX | 3h15 | 1:40 AM Austin, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Dallas, South Lamar Street / Young Street (Parking lot), TX | 3h30 | 1:55 AM Austin, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 3h25 | 1:55 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Irving, DFW Airport, TX | 4h40 | 3:30 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Irving, DFW Airport, TX | 5h00 | 3:50 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Dallas, TX | 4h30 | 3:50 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Dallas, TX | 4h10 | 3:30 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Dallas Downtown | 3h55 | 3:50 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Dallas Downtown | 3h35 | 3:30 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 29 | |||||
![]() | 12:30 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 3h30 | 4:00 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Dallas Downtown | 3h45 | 4:45 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Dallas Downtown | 3h25 | 4:25 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 3h20 | 5:35 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 3h20 | 9:15 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 6h40 | 7:25 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 3h45 | 5:00 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX
Buses from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
There are 18 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 25m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 02:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Turimex from Dallas, TX to Austin, TXYou can travel by bus between Dallas, TX to Austin, TX with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Turimex for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dallas, TX 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Texas State Capitol, a historic building with stunning architecture and informative tours
- Barton Springs Pool, a natural spring-fed pool offering year-round swimming
- Lady Bird Lake, a scenic reservoir with trails for walking and biking
- Zilker Park, a large urban park hosting events and offering recreational activities
- The Bullock Texas State History Museum, an interactive museum exploring the state's rich history.
- Discover the vibrant music scene on Sixth Street, featuring live performances in numerous bars and venues
- Stroll through the Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, a scenic path perfect for outdoor activities and city views
- Experience the Blanton Museum of Art, home to an extensive collection of European, American, and Latin American art
- Enjoy a live performance at the Paramount Theatre, a historic venue hosting concerts, films, and cultural events
- Savor the diverse culinary scene at the Austin Food Truck Park, offering a variety of local and international cuisines.
- 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.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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