How far is Waco from Austin?

The distance separating Waco and Austin is 96 miles (154 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Waco to Austin?

Most of the buses traveling from Waco to Austin leave from Tornado Bus Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Waco to Austin from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Waco to Austin on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10pm	WACO, TX	1h 50m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	2:10pm	WACO, TX	1h 40m	3:50pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	WACO, TX	1h 55m	4:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

Next departures for Waco to Austin on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10pm	WACO, TX	1h 50m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Tornado Bus Station	1h 20m	11:25pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	WACO, TX	1h 45m	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	10:00am	WACO, TX	3h 25m	1:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	1h 40m	10:40pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for Waco to Austin on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10pm	WACO, TX	1h 50m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Tornado Bus Station	1h 20m	11:25pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	WACO, TX	1h 45m	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	10:00am	WACO, TX	3h 25m	1:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	1h 40m	10:40pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for Waco to Austin on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45pm	1020 S 5th St - Waco S.	1h 40m	10:25pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Tornado Bus Station	1h 20m	11:25pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	WACO, TX	1h 45m	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	10:00am	WACO, TX	3h 25m	1:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	1020 S 5th St - Waco S.	2h	10:45pm	Austin South Congress	No tags

Next departures for Waco to Austin on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10pm	WACO, TX	1h 50m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Tornado Bus Station	1h 20m	11:25pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	WACO, TX	1h 45m	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	10:00am	WACO, TX	3h 25m	1:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	1020 S 5th St - Waco S.	1h 40m	10:25pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:22 AM CST.

Get from Waco to Austin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

98 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,10 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $80 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Tornado Bus Waco Austin recent customer reviews

Bus was over an hour late to arrive, and no warning of this was given prior to my terminal arrival (either via email or phone).

Brett M.

March 17, 2018

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Waco Austin recent customer reviews

The staff was unclear on when the bus was coming and when it would arrive at the destination.

Ryan F.

December 30, 2019

Really disappointed with Greyhound's service. I won't allow my daughter to ever book a ride with the company moving forward.

Darren G.

March 15, 2017

It’s pretty good, neat and fast. It’s efficient

Osakpolo I.

September 19, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

Turimex Internacional

3/5649 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.8

Based on 649 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Turimex Internacional ticket prices on this trip start at $28

Turimex Waco Austin recent customer reviews

Staff was friendly. Only complaint I have is we had an ETA, I asked if there would be any stops and was told no. Then we stopped 30 minutes into the trip at a convenience store and that caused us to be late by about 30 min. My teenage son had to wait 30 extra minutes because we stopped. Just need to be more specific about stops, etc. ETA's can be critical and this one was. We missed an appointment we had due to this.

Willard T.

September 15, 2018

They said to show up an hour before departure there was no bus there and the building was closed, so I left and showed up 20 minutes before departure and the bus had apparently already left.

Kelly C.

February 19, 2018

Hard to find and the language on both ticket and phone are spanish. We could not understand it

Yi-fei C.

April 15, 2017

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Waco and Austin?

Stops in Waco

A - Tornado Bus Station

B - Taquerias Arandas

C - Downtown Transit Terminal, 301 S 8th street

D - Bellmead

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Waco to Austin, TX, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$24

11/17

$27

Today

$24

11/19

$22

11/20

$27

11/21

$29

11/22

$29

11/23

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The cheapest trip from Waco to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $85 for a bus ticket from Waco to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.