Austin to Phoenix by train
Phoenix lies 1,398 km (868 mi) west of Austin, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 55 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,705 km (1,060 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Austin | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 974,447 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Stations on record | Plaza Saltillo, Crestview, Downtown | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 85001–85098 |
Clocks in Phoenix are 2 h behind Austin right now, so a 18 h 55 min journey lands only 16 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Austin to Phoenix
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Staying in Phoenix
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix. Of the 725 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (382), and 7 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 109,945 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Phoenix from Austin?
1,398 km (868 mi) in a straight line, west of Austin; by road roughly 1,705 km (1,060 mi).
How long does it take to get from Austin to Phoenix by train?
About 18 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Austin and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Phoenix?
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.