- 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
$131
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
22 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 12 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
1398 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ to Austin, TX will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
It's difficult to get from Phoenix, AZ to Austin, TX without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Phoenix, AZ to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $192.
Distance: 868 miles (1398 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$185 Average price | $184 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 15m Average total duration 24h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 14m Average total duration 26h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix, AZ to Austin, TX:
A flight is $1 (€0.93) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Austin, TX costing on average $185 (€152).
A flight is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phoenix, AZ to Austin, TX costing on average $252 (€207).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 45m.
Train takes on average 26h 44m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 37h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 33h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 37h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $148 |
The table below shows live departures for Phoenix, AZ 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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· · | 2:15 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 22h45 | 3:00 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 31h35 | 4:55 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 31h55 | 5:15 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 3 transfers | |
· +![]() | 7:20 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 25h40 | 11:00 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 31h05 | 4:55 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 31h25 | 5:15 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 2 transfers | |
+![]() | 7:50 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 25h10 | 11:00 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 1 transfer | |
· · | 9:35 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 33h05 | 8:40 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 5:45 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 37h10 | 8:55 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 5:45 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 36h45 | 8:30 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 3 transfers | |
· | 5:45 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 26h20 | 10:05 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Phoenix, AZ to Austin, TX run on average 11 times per day, taking around 24h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $100 (€82) but you can travel from only $86 (€70) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 868 miles (1398 km) distance in 22h 45m.
Distance 868 miles (1398 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€82) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 22h 45m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Most Phoenix, AZ to Austin, TX buses use the Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) 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 Phoenix, AZ 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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