The distance between Nashville and Austin is around 856 miles (1,377km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nashville 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.
👋 Also check out Austin → Nashville if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Dallas and then to Austin Downtown.
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Take the bus to Dallas then take the train to Austin.
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There are several options for getting from Nashville to Austin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $85.
The distance between Nashville and Austin is around 856 miles (1,377km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753 miles (1,211km)
It takes around 16h 45m to get from Nashville and Austin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nashville to Austin is to drive which takes around 13h 50m and will set you back approx $85.
The cheapest way to travel between Nashville and Austin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nashville and Austin. We recommend that you drive to Austin. instead which will take 13h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nashville and Austin. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nashville to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas and Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.
Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA, Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. and Turimex run regular bus services between Nashville and Austin. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nashville to Austin. We recommend that you take the bus to Dallas and then to Austin Downtown. instead which will take 16h 45m.
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 Nashville and Austin. The distance is around 856 miles (1,377km) by road and it will take around 13h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nashville to Austin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 45m and will usually cost around $150.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 16h 45m | $150 | twice daily | 1,408km (875 miles) |
Bus via Dallas | 17h 5m | $95 | twice daily | 1,408km (875 miles) |
Bus via Dallas | 17h 20m | $100 | twice daily | 1,425km (885 miles) |
Bus and Train | 20h 5m | $145 | once daily | 1,468km (912 miles) |
Drive | 13h 50m | $85 | on demand | 1,377km (856 miles) |
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The following major airports near Austin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.