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Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Austin to Texarkana. Traveling by bus from Austin to Texarkana usually takes around 9 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 23 minutes.
| Distance | 309 mi (497 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 23m |
| Cheapest price | $150.00 |
| Trips per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Austin to Texarkana?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Austin to Texarkana. Tornado Bus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 8 | 9h 25m | $150.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 309 miles from Austin to Texarkana. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 23 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Austin to Texarkana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Austin to Texarkana 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 Texarkana without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Austin, TX to Texarkana, AR; ticket prices start at $49.00.
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: 711 E Ben White Blvd
Most buses depart from the main station in Austin.
All bus stations in Austin:
711 E Ben White Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in Texarkana?
Main arrival station: Shell Gas Station
All buses from Austin arrive at one main station in Texarkana.
All bus stations in Texarkana:
Shell Gas Station
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