How to Get from Austin Airport to Killeen

Best Way to Get from Austin Airport to Killeen

Howdy there, partners! Are y’all in Austin, TX, yet are looking to get over to Killeen? There aren’t many reasons to visit Killeen, except if you’re looking to get to Fort Cavazos, or one of the other bases in the surrounding area. Let’s just say for argument’s sake, you are wondering what the whole fuss about the town is, and how you could get there.

Well, lucky for you, this guide plans to go over all the available transportation options you have in the Great State of Texas, and how you can easily make your way from Austin Airport to Killeen, a roughly 55 mile trip, as the crow flies.

Is There a Train from Austin Airport to Killeen?

Taking public transport between these two destinations is painfully inconvenient, with current routes connecting the two having a 9-hour transit duration. Nevertheless, we shall detail one train and one bus route, which you can choose to take, if you are so inclined, otherwise you will have to rely on the private means we will detail in the closing section of this article.

From the airport, head to the ABIA lower level, and catch the number 20 bus to Springdale, disembarking at the Lavaca/4th stop, and walking 3 minutes to the Republic Square Station. Once there, you will have to catch the number 803 bus toward Westgate Transit Center, this time disembarking at Cesar Chavez/West.

Once there, walk 11 minutes due-West to locate Austin’s central train station. You’ll need to board the Texas Eagle toward Chicago, disembarking in Temple. When in Temple, you’ll catch an additional train all the way to Killeen.

Getting a Bus from Austin Airport to Killeen

Now, for the bus. From the airport, catch the number 20 bus to Springdale, followed swiftly by the number 301 to the Congress Transit Center. Once there, you’re going to need to walk 4 minutes over to Austin South Congress. Here, you will be able to make the connection with the low-budget bus provider Flix, who offers a route to Temple, which is close to Killeen. This journey should take around 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Once in Temple, you’ll either be lucky and be able to catch the train, or have to wait hours until the next one comes through. Amtrak offers the route, but only at widely-spaced intervals.

The Amtrak train will stop at Fort Cavazos.

Fot. Jsevse / CC BY-SA 3.0

Distance from Killeen to Austin Airport

As said in the opening section to this article, there is a total distance of 55 miles between the two locations, as the crow flies. By car, the distance increases to around 80 miles, for a total transit time of 2 hours, depending on the traffic conditions.

Booking a Austin Airport to Killeen Transfer with AtoB

For our final entry in this helpful list, we have left the best for last. If you are looking for a reliable and quick way to get to Killeen from Austin Airport, then entrust your transportation needs in AtoB. We offer a comfortable, affordable and completely unique transportation experience in the Lone Star State; what’s even better, our booking platform is as simple as pie to operate – just give it a go.

Head over to our page, and input your arrival date and time, followed by where you need to be dropped-off in Killeen. Proceed to the next page for a comprehensive overview of all our available vehicles. Select the most appropriate for your needs and overall travel style, before proceeding to customize the ride with the addition of any extra service you may need.

Finally, pay for the ride, and you’re done. You will receive an instant confirmation email, containing an itinerary and invoice for your trip. In the days before your Austin transfer, a follow-up email, containing your drivers contact information, will also arrive. Make sure to get in touch, as they will be able to provide you with useful information about your trip, such as where to meet them at the airport.

And just like that, bada-bing bada-boom, you’re ready for your trip to the US! Happy Travels!

From:

Austin-Bergstrom International

Airport

To:

Killeen

City centre

118 km 73 min

Vehicle Class	People	Luggage	Price
Economy	4	3	$319.00
Business	3	2	$348.00
First Class	3	2	$557.00
Economy Van/SUV	5	5	$398.00
Business Van/SUV	5	5	$462.00
Minibus 10pax	10	10	$815.00