The cheapest and fastest trains from Austin, TX to Denton, TX
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
4 h 31 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Austin, TX to Denton, 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 Denton, TX will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 4 trains that leave Austin, TX for Denton, TX on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 333 km distance in an average of 6 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 9 h 2 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.
22 Texas Eagle9:26 AM4h31Austin Station, Austin, TX1:57 PMFort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX$411One-way0 transfers
422 Texas Eagle9:26 AM4h31Austin Station, Austin, TX1:57 PMFort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX$501One-way0 transfers
22 Texas Eagle · 822 Heartland Flyer9:26 AM9h02Austin Station, Austin, TX6:28 PMGainesville Amtrak, Gainesville, TX$591One-way1 transfer
422 Texas Eagle · 822 Heartland Flyer9:26 AM9h02Austin Station, Austin, TX6:28 PMGainesville Amtrak, Gainesville, TX$681One-way1 transfer
22 Texas Eagle9:26 AM4h31Austin Station, Austin, TX1:57 PMFort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX$411One-way0 transfers
422 Texas Eagle9:26 AM4h31Austin Station, Austin, TX1:57 PMFort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX$501One-way0 transfers
422 Texas Eagle · 822 Heartland Flyer9:26 AM9h02Austin Station, Austin, TX6:28 PMGainesville Amtrak, Gainesville, TX$681One-way1 transfer
22 Texas Eagle · 822 Heartland Flyer9:26 AM9h02Austin Station, Austin, TX6:28 PMGainesville Amtrak, Gainesville, TX$591One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Austin, TX to Denton, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to Denton, 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 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $184.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $269 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Austin, TX to Denton, TX:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Austin, TX to Denton, TX costing on average $60 (€49).
A train is $220 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Austin, TX to Denton, TX costing on average $269 (€220).
Other travel options to Denton, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.42 (€-2.80). The journey takes 4h 40m versus 3h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Austin, TX to Denton, TX train times
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to Denton, TX trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:26 PM Austin, TX | 4h31 | 6:57 PM Denton, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Austin, TX to Denton, TX
Trains from Austin, TX to Denton, TX run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:24, the last at 16:32. The fastest train covers the 206 miles (333 km) distance in 4h 31m.
Distance 206 miles (333 km) |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 9:24 AM |
Last train 4:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Austin, TX to Denton, TX trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Austin, TX and Denton, TX from $20 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Austin, TX to Denton, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Austin, TX to Denton, TX by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Denton, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Austin, TX to Denton, TX
Most Austin, TX to Denton, TX trains use the Austin Station to Fort Worth Central Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Austin, TX and Denton, TX train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Austin, TX station do trains to Denton, TX leave from?
Getting to Austin Station from Austin city centre
Austin Station is 1 km from Austin city centre. Public transport options include:
Austin Station train station facilities and services
Austin Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Austin Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Austin Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Austin Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Austin Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Austin Station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Driskill, Hotel Ella, Hyatt House Austin/Downtown.
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