What is the distance between El Paso and Austin?

The distance between the two cities is 523 miles (844 km).

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

If you're headed to Austin from El Paso, chances are that your bus will depart from Tornado Bus 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 El Paso to Austin from $130 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Paso to Austin on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	13h 15m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	4:20am	Greyhound Station	16h 40m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	16h 20m	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	15h 15m	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	14h 30m	10:30am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for El Paso to Austin on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	13h 15m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	4:20am	Greyhound Station	16h 40m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	16h 20m	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	15h 15m	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	14h 30m	10:30am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for El Paso to Austin on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	15h 40m	11:40am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	13h 15m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	4:20am	Greyhound Station	16h 40m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	16h 20m	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	22h 35m	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for El Paso to Austin on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	15h 15m	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	13h 15m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	4:20am	Greyhound Station	16h 40m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	16h 20m	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	22h 35m	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from El Paso to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

15h 45mAverage Duration

527 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $303	Average Duration15h 45m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$107 - $201	Average Duration16h 39m	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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,5 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 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.

Greyhound El Paso Austin recent customer reviews

Greyhound kept it moving, bus was packed. I feel as though we should have assigned seats. Several passengers were having difficulty finding a seat. Overall experience was pleasant.Made business sense $125 bus compared to the plane at $325. Thanks y'all. Edword from Texaz.

Eduardo H.

October 25, 2018

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

Where are the popular stops in El Paso and Austin?

Stops in El Paso

A - Tornado Bus Station

B - Greyhound Station

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

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

What is the distance between El Paso and Austin?
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You can expect to pay from $130 to $130 for a bus ticket from El Paso, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-11-16.