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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Ballinger by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit Districtbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Concho Valley Transit District to Ballingertaxi taxi
    7h 52m
    $213–276

  2. Drive  196.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Ballingercar car 196.2 mi
    3h 50m
    $33–47

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Austin to Fort Worthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus bus
    3. Drive from Abilene to Ballingercar car
    9h 9m
    $146–226

  4. Fly to Abilene, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane AUS - ABI
    2. Drive from Abilene (ABI) to Ballingercar car
    6h 19m
    $65–376

  5. Bus, taxi via Downtown Austin

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit Districtbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Concho Valley Transit District to Ballingertaxi taxi
    8h 32m
    $213–274

  6. Fly to San Angelo Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane plane AUS - SJT
    2. Take the taxi from San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) to Ballingertaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $261–622

  7. Fly to Midland International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane AUS - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Ballingercar car
    5h 28m
    $75–392

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Abilene (ABI) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Austin to Ballinger.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 353.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Ballinger, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Ballinger. However, you can take the bus to San Antonio Bus Station, take the bus to Concho Valley Transit District, then take the taxi to Ballinger. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Ballinger via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Abilene in around 9h 9m.

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