Getting there · Route guide

Dallas to Austin: every way to get there

Dallas to Austin covers college visits, UT games, live music on 6th Street and Formula 1 at COTA. It's about 195 miles on I-35.

Your options

🚗 DriveAbout 3–3.5 hours

I-35 south. Traffic through Waco and into Austin can add an hour on Fridays.

✈️ FlyAbout 1 hour in the air

Short flights from Love Field and DFW. Usually only worth it with a connection.

🚆 TrainAbout 6.5 hours

Amtrak's Texas Eagle stops in Austin once a day.

🚌 BusAbout 3.5–4 hours

Greyhound and FlixBus run all day and are the cheapest option.

🚐 Group charter3.5 hours, door to door

Good for game days and band or team trips.

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