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

The distance between Richmond and Austin is around 1,429 miles (2,300km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Richmond to Austin by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Alexandria then fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Austin (AUS).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas and then to Austin Downtown.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Austin.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Distance1,467 miles (2,361km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Richmond and Austin

There are several options for getting from Richmond to Austin by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $235 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $260.

The distance between Richmond and Austin is around 1,429 miles (2,300km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,265 miles (2,036km)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Richmond and Austin by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Richmond to Austin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx $260.

The cheapest way to travel between Richmond and Austin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $235 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Richmond and Austin. We recommend that you take the train to Alexandria then fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Austin (AUS). instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Richmond and Austin. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Richmond 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 1 day 7h.

Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Richmond and Austin. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Richmond to Austin. We recommend that you take the train to Alexandria then fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Austin (AUS). instead which will take 6h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Richmond and Austin. The distance is around 1,467 miles (2,361km) by road and it will take around 23h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Richmond to Austin is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around $260.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Richmond and Austin

Transport options from Richmond to Austin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 20m
$260
every 3 hours2,300km (1,429 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7hrs
$335
every 4 hours2,397km (1,490 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$235
once daily2,446km (1,520 miles)
Drive
23h 50m
$145
on demand2,361km (1,467 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