Trains tickets from El Paso, US to Austin (TX), US

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from $118
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from $125
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from El Paso to Austin.

Average Price$74 - $297Average Duration15h 45m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$104 - $139Average Duration16h 39m
77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from El Paso to Austin

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 $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
15h 45mAverage Duration
$74Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train El Paso to Austin: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$124
Average train trip duration16h 39m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:45pm
Distance527 miles (849 km)

El Paso to Austin Train

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

Best price found
05/12
$118
05/13
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05/15
$118
05/16
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05/17
$118
05/18
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05/19
$125
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from El Paso to Austin was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $118

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

You can expect to pay from $118 to $657 for a train ticket from El Paso to Austin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-05-15.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between El Paso and Austin is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Austin.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Austin, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between El Paso and Austin, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from El Paso to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

What's the cheapest way to go from El Paso to Austin?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between El Paso and Austin is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $124 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $104. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Austin, choose the train, as it will take you from El Paso to Austin in about 15h 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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