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Bus from Austin to Grand Prairie: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Austin to Grand Prairie. Traveling by bus from Austin to Grand Prairie usually takes around 3 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest Megabus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 177 mi (285 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $48.98 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Megabus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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What bus companies travel from Austin to Grand Prairie?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Austin to Grand Prairie. Megabus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megabus | 3 | 3h 57m | $52.31 |
Book Megabus from Austin to Grand Prairie from $49. There are 3 trips per day offered by Megabus from Austin to Grand Prairie and you can expect on average to pay for a Megabus ticket to Grand Prairie. In Austin, Megabus departs to Grand Prairie from 1500 San Jacinto Blvd . In Grand Prairie, Megabus arrives at 2950 I-20 Suite 123 .
An average trip on Megabus from Austin to Grand Prairie takes 3 hours and 57 minutes , while the fastest available Megabus trip will get you to Grand Prairie in 3 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Megabus offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Grand Prairie.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Austin to Grand Prairie
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 57 minutes to cover the 177 miles from Austin to Grand Prairie. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 55 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from Austin to Grand Prairie.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Austin to Grand Prairie, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Austin to Grand Prairie every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Austin to Grand Prairie without transferring.
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 Austin?
Main departure station: 1500 San Jacinto Blvd
Most buses depart from the main station in Austin.
All bus stations in Austin:
1500 San Jacinto Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in Grand Prairie?
Main arrival station: 2950 I-20 Suite 123
All buses from Austin arrive at one main station in Grand Prairie.
All bus stations in Grand Prairie:
2950 I-20 Suite 123
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