How far is Austin from El Paso?

Austin and El Paso are 523 miles (844 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to El Paso?

Most of the buses traveling from Austin to El Paso leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Austin to El Paso from $94 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to El Paso on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 50m	3:35pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 30m	11:25am	Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Austin to El Paso on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50pm	Austin South Congress	17h 45m	3:35pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	3:35pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	18h	12:55am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 30m	11:25am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:40am	Downtown Austin	22h 20m	6:00am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:40pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	13h 15m	6:55am	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 35m	6:00am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	Downtown Austin	1d 1h	11:25am	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to El Paso on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 35m	6:00am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	3:35pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	18h	12:55am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 30m	11:25am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:40am	Downtown Austin	22h 20m	6:00am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	12:35pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	18h 40m	6:15am	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 50m	3:35pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40pm	Downtown Austin	23h 45m	11:25am	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to El Paso on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	12:35pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	18h 40m	6:15am	Tornado Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	3:35pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	18h	12:55am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 30m	11:25am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:40am	Downtown Austin	22h 20m	6:00am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	12:15pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	19h	6:15am	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 35m	6:00am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40pm	Downtown Austin	23h 45m	11:25am	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to El Paso on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	12:35pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	18h 40m	6:15am	Tornado Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	3:35pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	18h	12:55am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 30m	11:25am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	12:15pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	19h	6:15am	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 35m	6:00am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:40pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	13h 15m	6:55am	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 50m	3:35pm	Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 12:07 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to El Paso

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach El Paso. The journey takes about 19 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

19h 35mAverage Duration

527 milesDistance

77kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$94 - $399	Average Duration18h	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$101 - $158	Average Duration19h 35m	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $137 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/511,296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Austin and El Paso?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in El Paso

A - Greyhound Station

B - Tornado Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Austin, TX, US to El Paso, US by bus

How far is Austin from El Paso?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$164

11/12

$130

Today

$130

11/14

$100

11/15

$119

11/16

$94

11/17

$130

11/18

$118

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to El Paso, US was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $94

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

You can expect to pay from $94 to $258 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to El Paso, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $94 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Tornado Bus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.