Trains tickets from Raleigh to Austin, TX, US

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TodayAug 11
from $653
TomorrowAug 12
from $412
WedAug 13
from $445
ThuAug 14
from $465
FriAug 15
from $486
SatAug 16
from $551
SunAug 17
from $450
MonAug 18

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Austin.

Average Price$111 - $356Average Duration1d 12h
47kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$240 - $1,748Average Duration2d 10h
171kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 12hAverage Duration
$111Cheapest ticket
47kgCO₂ emissions

Train Raleigh to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$486
Average train trip duration2d 10h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:08am
Distance1166 miles (1880 km)
Latest train departure6:15pm

Raleigh to Austin Train

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

Best price found
08/09
$649
08/10
$632
Today
$565
08/12
$396
08/13
$428
08/14
$448
08/15
$468
08/16
$531
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Raleigh to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $396

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

You can expect to pay from $396 to $2,067 for a train ticket from Raleigh to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $396 which is on 2025-08-12.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Raleigh to Austin is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Austin, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Raleigh and Austin, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Raleigh to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Austin, TX, US to Raleigh

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