There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane STL - AUS
4h 36m$104–604Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane STL - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
6h 53m$92–468Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus
19h 10m$150–233Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain Texas Eagle
22h 57m$500–800Drive 823.9 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Austincar 823.9 mi
13h 31m$136–197
St. Louis to Austin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Austin is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Austin. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Downtown Austin via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Louis and arriving at Austin. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 57m.
The distance between St. Louis and Austin is 748 miles. The road distance is 828.7 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from St. Louis to Austin, including transfers.
St. Louis to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 19h 10m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 22h 57m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Downtown Austin via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum in around 19h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
St. Louis to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Austin is 829 miles. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from St. Louis to Austin.
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