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

The distance between Wichita and Austin is around 539 miles (867km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wichita to Austin by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Austin (AUS).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $425
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Austin.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

TL Premium

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Oklahoma City then take the train to Fort Worth and then to Austin.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
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Drive

Drive to Austin.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance548 miles (881km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wichita and Austin

There are several options for getting from Wichita to Austin by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $165 and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $425.

The distance between Wichita and Austin is around 539 miles (867km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513 miles (826km)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Wichita and Austin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wichita to Austin is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx $425.

The cheapest way to travel between Wichita and Austin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $165 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wichita and Austin. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Austin (AUS). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wichita and Austin. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wichita to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 17th St & Hillside IB, Transit Center, Hydraulic and Wassell OB and Austin. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

TL Premium run regular bus services between Wichita and Austin. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wichita and Austin. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and arrive at Austin (AUS) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Wichita to Austin. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Wichita to Austin typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and and arrive into Austin (AUS).

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 Wichita and Austin. The distance is around 548 miles (881km) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wichita to Austin is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around $425.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wichita and Austin

Transport options from Wichita to Austin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
$425
every 20 mins867km (539 miles)
Bus
13hrs
$170
3 times a week964km (599 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 25m
$165
once daily1,059km (658 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
$54
on demand881km (548 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