How much is the train ticket from Austin to Dallas?

The cheapest train tickets from Austin to Dallas start from $20. The average price for this train route is around $24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Austin to Dallas?

The average train ride duration from Austin to Dallas is 5h 57m, covering a distance of 182 miles (293 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 54m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Austin to Dallas route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Austin to Dallas?

The earliest train departs from Austin to Dallas at 9:24am. And the latest train departs at 9:26am.

Train Austin to Dallas from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Austin to Dallas on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Dallas on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Dallas on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Dallas on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Dallas on January 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Dallas on January 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Dallas on January 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	No tags
Train	9:26am	Austin, TX	5h 57m	3:23pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:53 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Dallas

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as the good way to reach Dallas. The journey takes about 5 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 57mAverage Duration

182 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $101	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $75	Average Duration5h 57m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,729 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have reported a positive experience, appreciating the absence of large crowds compared to flying. They also highlighted that their journey was smooth and praised the staff for being respectful and kind throughout their travel.

Amtrak Austin Dallas recent customer reviews

Enjoyed that there were no big crowds anywhere like when flying.

Betina E.

December 11, 2025

It was smooth, and the staff was very respectful and kind

Robert V.

December 1, 2022

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Austin, TX, US to Dallas, TX by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Austin to Dallas?
The cheapest train tickets from Austin to Dallas start from $20. The average price for this train route is around $24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Austin to Dallas?
The average train ride duration from Austin to Dallas is 5h 57m, covering a distance of 182 miles (293 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 54m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Austin to Dallas route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Austin to Dallas?
The earliest train departs from Austin to Dallas at 9:24am. And the latest train departs at 9:26am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/11

$34

01/12

$34

Today

$27

01/14

$27

01/15

$27

01/16

$34

01/17

$34

01/18

$27

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Dallas, TX was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Austin, TX, US to Dallas, TX, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $232 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to Dallas, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2026-01-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Dallas, TX?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 30m	Avg Price$68	Daily Departures50
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 57m	Avg Price$24	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Austin, TX, US and Dallas, TX is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $24 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $20. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Dallas, TX, choose the train, as it will take you from Austin, TX, US to Dallas, TX in about 3h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!