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

The distance between Memphis and Austin is around 585 miles (942km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Memphis to Austin by bus, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the bus to American Way Transit Center then fly from Memphis (MEM) to Austin (AUS).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $225
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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas Tx - 801 South Riverfront Boulevard and then to Austin.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $64
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then San Antonio Amtrak Station and then to Austin.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $180
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Drive

Drive to Austin.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance648 miles (1,042km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Memphis and Austin

There are several options for getting from Memphis to Austin by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $64 and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $225.

The distance between Memphis and Austin is around 585 miles (942km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 560 miles (901km)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Memphis and Austin by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Memphis to Austin is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx $225.

The cheapest way to travel between Memphis and Austin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $64 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Memphis and Austin. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Memphis to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and San Antonio Amtrak Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Amtrak run train services between Memphis and Austin. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Memphis and Austin. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Memphis to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Airways Transit Center, Dallas Tx - 801 South Riverfront Boulevard and Cbd East Tc. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Megabus, Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V., Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Memphis and Austin. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Memphis to Austin. We recommend that you take the bus to American Way Transit Center then fly from Memphis (MEM) to Austin (AUS). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Memphis and Austin. The distance is around 648 miles (1,042km) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Memphis to Austin is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around $225.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Memphis and Austin

Transport options from Memphis to Austin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 30m
$225
hourly942km (585 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
12h 25m
$64
once daily1,085km (674 miles)
Bus via Dallas13h 10m
$130
once daily1,089km (677 miles)
Bus via Dallas - Grand Prairie, Texas13h 35m
$83
once daily1,117km (694 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
$180
6 times a week1,704km (1,059 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
$64
on demand1,042km (648 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