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Tulsa to Austin Bus Schedule
Bus from Tulsa to Austin: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Tulsa to Austin. Traveling by bus from Tulsa to Austin usually takes around 13 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 419 mi (674 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $63.97 |
| Trips per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Tulsa to Austin?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Tulsa to Austin that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tornado Bus usually offers more choice, with 8 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 15h 44m | $96.16 |
| Tornado Bus | 8 | 11h 26m | $185.00 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Tulsa to Austin every day, with the average journey taking around 15 hours and 44 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Austin usually start from $64.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tulsa to Austin
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 419 miles from Tulsa to Austin. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Tulsa to Austin, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Austin
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Austin is the capital of the Lone Star State and one of the best vacation destinations in Texas. Known as Texas’s “weird” city, Austin is famous for being the southern mecca for the arts. In addition to being a hot spot for both emerging and established artists from Texas and the surrounding states, Austin is well known for its eclectic live music scene. In addition, the University of Texas’ main campus is located in Austin, which makes the city a popular destination for young people from all over the world, keeping it vibrant at all times. It’s no surprise that it ranks among the top party cities in the U.S.
While you’re in town, make sure to stop by the hip South Congress neighborhood to shop at the trendy boutiques and grab some grub at the authentically Austin restaurants. Since Austin is one of the best craft beer cities in the country, you won’t regret checking out some of the local breweries too. After that, head over to Lady Bird Lake and rent a kayak for a relaxing paddling session on the water, or simply go for a walk on the picturesque Hike & Bike Trail. Finally, spend the night bar hopping along the pedestrian-only Sixth Street.
While the Austin airport is located on the outskirts of the city, the main train station is right in the heart of downtown. Similarly, the two bus stations that serve Austin are located close to the city center, making ground transportation the more convenient way to travel in and out of town.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tulsa?
Main departure station: El Mercadito
Tulsa has two bus stations with service to Austin.
All bus stations in Tulsa:
El Mercadito
Tulsa Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Austin?
Main arrival station: 711 E Ben White Blvd
Buses arrive in Austin at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Austin:
711 E Ben White Blvd
Eastside Bus Plz
Austin South Congress
Downtown Austin
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