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

The distance between Jacksonville and Austin is around 1,034 miles (1,664km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 17hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Jacksonville 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 Tallahassee then Houston and then to Austin.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
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Drive

Drive to Austin.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Distance1,034 miles (1,664km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jacksonville and Austin

There are several options for getting from Jacksonville to Austin by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $250 and will take around 23h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 17hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $100.

The distance between Jacksonville and Austin is around 1,034 miles (1,664km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 959 miles (1,543km)

It takes around 23h 25m to get from Jacksonville and Austin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jacksonville to Austin is to drive which takes around 17hrs and will set you back approx $100.

The cheapest way to travel between Jacksonville and Austin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $250 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jacksonville and Austin. We recommend that you drive to Austin. instead which will take 17hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jacksonville and Austin. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jacksonville to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallahassee, Houston and Louisiana St @ Lamar St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 25m.

Greyhound USA and Vonlane run regular bus services between Jacksonville and Austin. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jacksonville to Austin. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallahassee then Houston and then to Austin. instead which will take 23h 25m.

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 Jacksonville and Austin. The distance is around 1,034 miles (1,664km) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jacksonville to Austin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 23h 25m and will usually cost around $250.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jacksonville and Austin

Transport options from Jacksonville to Austin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
23h 25m
$250
once daily1,755km (1,090 miles)
Drive
17hrs
$100
on demand1,664km (1,034 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