4.0
February 28, 2020 - Vacation
Megabus
5.0
4.0
December 27, 2019 - Visiting friends
Megabus
4.0
November 26, 2019 - Solo travel
Megabus
5.0
October 24, 2019 - Solo travel
Megabus
Cheapest price | $17.00 |
Shortest Duration | 3h 0m |
Trips per day | 12 |
Bus lines | 3 |
We stand behind CDC guidelines that caution passengers against non-essential travel during the coronavirus outbreak. That said, we recognize not everyone is in a position to completely abstain. Whether it’s for work, to take care of family or to get back home, some circumstances inevitably require travel. If you’re one of those individuals who still needs to book a trip, you can continue to do so on Wanderu.
Know that most bus companies are still running at this time, though some have limited service. Visit our COVID-19 travel guide for resources and daily updates on the coronavirus and COVID travel restrictions.
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Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, $18.00 was the low point for bus fares from Dallas to Austin. Buses from Austin to Dallas are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than $18.00 could be considered a great deal.
The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets is by booking as early as possible, since most bus companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 24 days in advance. By doing so, you could save $32.98 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
The bus usually takes around 3 hours and 34 minutes to cover the 182 miles (293 kilometers) from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours, It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Austin. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, 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 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Dallas to Austin, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Dallas to Austin every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 16 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Dallas to Austin; ticket prices start at $15.00.
There are 3 bus lines from Dallas, Texas to Austin, Texas. With 10 daily trips, Tornado Bus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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El Expreso Bus | 1 | 3h 26m | $61.17 |
Greyhound | 5 | 4h 7m | $25.64 |
Tornado Bus | 10 | 3h 22m | $57.76 |
Buses to Austin leave from multiple locations in Dallas, Texas. These are the 3 most popular bus stations:
Buses arrive in Austin at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with. These are the main bus stations in Austin, Texas:
Overall score for buses from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX
(Based on 10 ratings and reviews)
4.0
February 28, 2020 - Vacation
Megabus
5.0
4.0
December 27, 2019 - Visiting friends
Megabus
4.0
November 26, 2019 - Solo travel
Megabus
5.0
October 24, 2019 - Solo travel
Megabus
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