How to travel from Austin to Washington, United States of America

The distance between Austin and Washington is around 1,521 miles (2,447km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 24h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Austin to Washington by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas then Charlottesville and then to Washington.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Rockville Amtrak.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $240
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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Distance1,521 miles (2,447km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Austin and Washington

There are several options for getting from Austin to Washington by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $205 and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 24h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $150.

The distance between Austin and Washington is around 1,521 miles (2,447km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,316 miles (2,118km)

It takes around 1 day 10h to get from Austin and Washington by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Austin to Washington is to drive which takes around 24h 45m and will set you back approx $150.

The cheapest way to travel between Austin and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $205 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Austin and Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Austin to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station and Rockville Amtrak. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.

Amtrak run train services between Austin and Washington. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 22h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Austin and Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Austin to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas, Elm @ Lamar - W - Ns, Charlottesville and Charlottesville VA. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V., Greyhound USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Austin and Washington. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Austin to Washington. We recommend that you take the bus to Dallas then Charlottesville and then to Washington. instead which will take 1 day 10h.

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Austin and Washington. The distance is around 1,521 miles (2,447km) by road and it will take around 24h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Austin to Washington is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 10h and will usually cost around $205.

How do I get from Austin to Washington

Compare travel optionsbetween Austin and Washington

Transport options from Austin to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 10h
$205
once daily2,552km (1,586 miles)
Train
1 day 22h
$240
once daily3,195km (1,985 miles)
Drive
24h 45m
$150
on demand2,447km (1,521 miles)

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Airports near Washington

The following major airports near Washington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington