Trains to Austin
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 4 railway stations in Austin: Plaza Saltillo, Crestview, Downtown, Lakeline. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Austin
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin to San Antonio | United States | 118 km (74 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Austin to College Station | United States | 141 km (88 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Austin to Houston | United States | 236 km (147 mi) | about 3 h 11 min |
| Austin to Fort Worth | United States | 276 km (172 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
| Austin to Irving | United States | 293 km (182 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Austin to Dallas | United States | 293 km (182 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Austin to Abilene | United States | 307 km (191 mi) | about 4 h 10 min |
| Austin to Carrollton | United States | 309 km (192 mi) | about 4 h 11 min |
| Austin to Lewisville | United States | 317 km (197 mi) | about 4 h 17 min |
| Austin to Plano | United States | 322 km (200 mi) | about 4 h 21 min |
| Austin to Tyler | United States | 328 km (204 mi) | about 4 h 26 min |
| Austin to Denton | United States | 333 km (207 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Austin to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 16 h 55 min |
| Austin to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,221 km (758 mi) | about 17 h 1 min |
| Austin to Puebla | Mexico | 1,248 km (776 mi) | about 17 h 24 min |
| Austin to Phoenix | United States | 1,398 km (868 mi) | about 18 h 55 min |
| Austin to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 16 h 38 min |
| Austin to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,108 km (689 mi) | about 15 h 27 min |
| Austin to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Austin to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 846 km (526 mi) | about 11 h 48 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Austin have?
Plaza Saltillo, Crestview, Downtown, Lakeline.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.