How to travel from Las Vegas to Austin, United States of America

The distance between Las Vegas and Austin is around 1,339 miles (2,155km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 21h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Las Vegas 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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Bus

Take the bus to Phoenix then Ft Worth and then to Austin.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $310
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tucson then take the train to Austin.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $185
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Austin.

  • Duration21h 45m
  • Distance1,339 miles (2,155km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Las Vegas and Austin

There are several options for getting from Las Vegas to Austin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $185 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 21h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $130.

The distance between Las Vegas and Austin is around 1,339 miles (2,155km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,083 miles (1,744km)

It takes around 1 day 6h to get from Las Vegas and Austin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Las Vegas to Austin is to drive which takes around 21h 45m and will set you back approx $130.

The cheapest way to travel between Las Vegas and Austin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Las Vegas and Austin. We recommend that you drive to Austin. instead which will take 21h 45m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Las Vegas to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phoenix, McDowell Rd & 43rd Av, 43rd Av & Buckeye Rd, Buckeye Rd & 24th St and Ft Worth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Tufesa, Greyhound USA and Vonlane run regular bus services between Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Austin. We recommend that you take the bus to Phoenix then Ft Worth 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 Las Vegas and Austin. The distance is around 1,339 miles (2,155km) by road and it will take around 21h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Las Vegas to Austin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 6h and will usually cost around $310.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Las Vegas and Austin

Transport options from Las Vegas to Austin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 6h
$310
once daily2,457km (1,527 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 8h
$185
3 times a week2,268km (1,409 miles)
Bus to Phoenix, train1 day 11h
$200
3 times a week2,504km (1,556 miles)
Drive
21h 45m
$130
on demand2,155km (1,339 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