The distance between Kansas City and Austin is around 736 miles (1,185km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kansas City to Austin 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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Take the bus to Dallas and then to Austin Downtown.
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Take the train to St. Louis and then to Austin.
There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Austin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $87 and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $73.
The distance between Kansas City and Austin is around 736 miles (1,185km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 636 miles (1,023km)
It takes around 16h 20m to get from Kansas City and Austin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Austin is to drive which takes around 11h 30m and will set you back approx $73.
The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and Austin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $87 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kansas City and Austin. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kansas City to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St. Louis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
Amtrak run train services between Kansas City and Austin. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 4h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kansas City and Austin. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kansas City to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas and Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA, Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. and Turimex run regular bus services between Kansas City and Austin. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kansas City to Austin. We recommend that you take the bus to Dallas and then to Austin Downtown. instead which will take 16h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kansas City and Austin. The distance is around 736 miles (1,185km) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to Austin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 20m and will usually cost around $140.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 16h 20m | $140 | once daily | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Bus via Dallas | 16h 40m | $87 | once daily | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Bus via Dallas | 16h 50m | $89 | once daily | 1,261km (783 miles) |
Train | 1 day 4h | $170 | once daily | 1,957km (1,216 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | $73 | on demand | 1,185km (736 miles) |
Greyhound USA
Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V.
Turimex
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
The following major airports near Austin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.