Laredo to Austin by train
Austin lies 352 km (219 mi) north-east of Laredo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 46 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 429 km (267 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Laredo | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 256,153 | 974,447 |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Laredo station | Plaza Saltillo, Crestview, Downtown |
| Postal codes | 78040–78046 | 73301–78799 |
Where to book trains from Laredo to Austin
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Staying in Austin
Our booking partner lists 1,276+ places to stay in Austin (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 713 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (328), and 9 are five-star. Across 248 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 142,527 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Austin from Laredo?
352 km (219 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Laredo; by road roughly 429 km (267 mi).
How long does it take to get from Laredo to Austin by train?
About 4 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Laredo and Austin?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Austin?
Our booking partner lists 1,276+ places to stay in Austin, 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.