TX → TX · about 185 miles
Austin to Dallas bus & train schedule
SHUTTO, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and Smile Bus run 56 direct buses and trains a week from Austin to Dallas. The fastest takes 3 hours 15 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:05 AM and the last at 11:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 56
- Fastest trip
- 3h 15m
- First departure
- 8:05 AM
- Last departure
- 11:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:05 AM | 12:10 PM | 4h 05m | Wed–Sun | Austin South Congress to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:20 AM | 1:20 PM | 4h 00m | Daily | Austin South Congress to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:26 AM | 3:23 PM | 5h 57m | Daily | Austin to Dallas | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:25 AM | 5:30 PM | 7h 05m | Daily | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Harry Hines Blvd Dallas Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:30 AM | 2:45 PM | 3h 15m | Mon–Fri | Austin (Downtown East) to Dallas (Café Brazil Univ) | SHUTTO Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:30 AM | 3:35 PM | 4h 05m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Austin South Congress to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 1:30 PM | 4:45 PM | 3h 15m | Sat | Austin (Downtown East) to Dallas (Café Brazil Univ) | SHUTTO Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 2:10 PM | 5:50 PM | 3h 40m | Daily | Austin (University of Texas - UT) to Dallas (801 S Riverfront Blvd) | Smile Bus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:30 PM | 10:45 PM | 3h 15m | Sun | Austin (Downtown East) to Dallas (Café Brazil Univ) | SHUTTO Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 7:55 PM | 11:45 PM | 3h 50m | Daily | Austin South Congress to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:30 PM | 2:50 AM +1 day | 3h 20m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Harry Hines Blvd Dallas Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
Route map
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Where to board in Austin Where you get off in Dallas The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Austin
- Austin (University of Texas - UT) Map of Austin (University of Texas - UT) (Google Maps)
- Austin (Downtown East) Map of Austin (Downtown East) (Google Maps)
- Austin Amtrak station Map of Austin Amtrak station (Google Maps)
- Austin Eastside Bus Plaza Map of Austin Eastside Bus Plaza (Google Maps)
- Austin South Congress Map of Austin South Congress (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Dallas
- Dallas (801 S Riverfront Blvd) Map of Dallas (801 S Riverfront Blvd) (Google Maps)
- Dallas (Café Brazil Univ) Map of Dallas (Café Brazil Univ) (Google Maps)
- Dallas Amtrak station Map of Dallas Amtrak station (Google Maps)
- Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum Map of Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum (Google Maps)
- Dallas Harry Hines Blvd Dallas Bus Station Map of Dallas Harry Hines Blvd Dallas Bus Station (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Austin to Dallas?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours.
What time is the first departure from Austin to Dallas?
The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM (Wed–Sun) and the last at 11:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Austin to Dallas?
SHUTTO, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and Smile Bus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Austin?
Buses and trains to Dallas leave from Austin (University of Texas - UT), Austin (Downtown East), Austin Amtrak station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and Austin South Congress.