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Blanton Museum of Art
Major university art museum with strong European, Latin American, and contemporary collections, plus Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin installation.
Cheapest price
$182
Average price
$182
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Texarkana, AR 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 Texarkana, AR to Austin, TX will cost around $182 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $182.
It's difficult to get from Texarkana, AR to Austin, TX without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Texarkana, AR to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 11h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, and a bus costs an average of $126.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$132 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest |
11h 58m Average total duration Fastest 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Texarkana, AR to Austin, TX:
A train is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Texarkana, AR to Austin, TX costing on average $132 (€108).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 43m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tornado Bus Company | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 9h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $126 |
The table below shows live departures for Texarkana, AR to Austin, TX buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:40 AM Texarkana, AR | 9h25 | 11:05 AM Austin, TX | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Texarkana, AR to Austin, TX run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $126 (€103) but you can travel from only $57 (€47) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $126 (€103) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 2:55 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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Most Texarkana, AR to Austin, TX buses use the Texarkana, South Lake (Drive Travel Stop) 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 Texarkana, AR 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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