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

The distance between Detroit and Austin is around 1,372 miles (2,208km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 22h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Detroit to Austin by bus 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 and then to Austin.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
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Drive

Drive to Austin.

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Distance1,372 miles (2,208km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Detroit and Austin

There are several options for getting from Detroit to Austin by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $160 and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 22h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $135.

The distance between Detroit and Austin is around 1,372 miles (2,208km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,165 miles (1,874km)

It takes around 1 day 6h to get from Detroit and Austin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Detroit to Austin is to drive which takes around 22h 30m and will set you back approx $135.

The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Austin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Detroit and Austin. We recommend that you drive to Austin. instead which will take 22h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Detroit and Austin. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Detroit to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas and Cbd East Tc. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Greyhound USA and Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. run regular bus services between Detroit and Austin. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Detroit to Austin. We recommend that you take the bus to Dallas and then to Austin. instead which will take 1 day 6h.

The closest major airport to Austin is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (AUS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Austin. San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (SAT) and Easterwood Airport (CLL) (CLL) 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 Detroit and Austin. The distance is around 1,372 miles (2,208km) by road and it will take around 22h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Austin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 6h and will usually cost around $160.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Detroit and Austin

Transport options from Detroit to Austin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 6h
$160
once daily2,275km (1,414 miles)
Drive
22h 30m
$135
on demand2,208km (1,372 miles)

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Airports near Austin

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

AUS
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Austin
SAT
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
International Airport
Distance
68 miles (109km) from Austin
CLL
Easterwood Airport (CLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from Austin