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

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas and then to Austin Downtown.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration20h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $145
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Austin.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Distance856 miles (1,377km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nashville and Austin

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nashville and Austin. We recommend that you drive to Austin. instead which will take 13h 50m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nashville and Austin

Transport options from Nashville to Austin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
16h 45m
$150
twice daily1,408km (875 miles)
Bus via Dallas17h 5m
$95
twice daily1,408km (875 miles)
Bus via Dallas17h 20m
$100
twice daily1,425km (885 miles)
Bus and Train
20h 5m
$145
once daily1,468km (912 miles)
Drive
13h 50m
$85
on demand1,377km (856 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