How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Richardson?

The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Richardson start from $53. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Austin to Richardson?

The average bus travel time from Austin to Richardson is 4h, covering a distance of 318 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by RedCoach .

Which bus companies service the Austin to Richardson route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Austin to Richardson?

The earliest bus departs from Austin to Richardson at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Richardson?

A bus trip from Austin to Richardson generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Austin to Richardson from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to Richardson on December 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:10pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	4h	8:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Austin to Richardson on December 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	4h	8:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	3h 55m	2:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Austin, TX	4h 10m	2:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Austin, TX	4h 25m	8:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Richardson on December 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	3h 50m	10:15pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15am	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	3h 55m	2:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	4h 10m	5:20pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	4h	8:55pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Austin, TX	4h 10m	2:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Richardson on December 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	3h 30m	9:50pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15am	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	3h 55m	2:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags
Bus	11:50am	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	3h 45m	3:35pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	4h	8:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Austin, TX	4h 10m	2:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Richardson on December 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	4h	8:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	3h 55m	1:25pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Austin, TX	4h 10m	1:25pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Austin, TX	4h 25m	8:10pm	Richardson / Plano - University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 12:02 AM CST.

Get from Austin to Richardson

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

4hAverage Duration

318 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

RedCoach

4/54,100 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.9

Based on 4100 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. RedCoach ticket prices on this trip start at $53

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Richardson by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Richardson?
The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Richardson start from $53. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Austin to Richardson?
The average bus travel time from Austin to Richardson is 4h, covering a distance of 318 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by RedCoach.
Which bus companies service the Austin to Richardson route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Austin to Richardson?
The earliest bus departs from Austin to Richardson at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Richardson?
A bus trip from Austin to Richardson generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-22

$61

12-23

$68

Today

$61

12-25

$61

12-26

$55

12-27

$50

12-28

$50

12-29

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The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Richardson was searched and found on Dec 27, 2025 with a price of $50

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

You can expect to pay from $50 to $80 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Richardson based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-12-27.