Book a ride from Austin to Waco
Hitch is scheduled car rides between cities. Choose a departure time, and a driver takes you from Austin to Waco.
Austin to Waco distance, drive time and stations
- Distance
- 101 miles
- Drive time
- About 1 hr 25 min
Compare fares from Austin to Waco
Pick a date and compare every ride type. Fares start at $32; the exact fare and seats are confirmed when you book.
Austin to Waco: Rideshare vs. Bus, Train, or Driving
A Hitch ride takes about 1 hr 25 min from a stop/station or your door; the bus takes about 2 hr 15 min from 3 stops/stations.
| Hitch | Traditional rideshareUber, Lyft | Economy busFlixBus, Greyhound | TrainAmtrak | Driving | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience | |||||
| DeparturesHow departures are countedBus booking sites list one bus several times, once for each stop it calls at in the same city. Here each bus or train counts once, and one company's departures leaving within 30 minutes of each other count once, Hitch included. Companies are never added together: where several run a route, the figure is the busiest one's. A bus or train that a later one beats to the destination is not counted, since no rider would choose it. | Up to 13 a day | On demand | Up to 3 a day | 1 a day | Anytime |
| Stops/stations | Stop/station or door | Your door | 3 | 1 | Your door |
| Travel time | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 25 min | 2 hr 15 min | 2 hr 20 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seating | The whole car | Window seat | Shoulder to shoulder | Shoulder to shoulder | Your own car |
| Price | |||||
| Cost | From $97 | About $152 | About $23 | Varies | $15 in gas |
See how we compare with the bus, train and driving
Sources
Bus and train: typical scheduled time, week of Nov 16, 2026, from the published Amtrak, Brightline, FlixBus and Greyhound timetables; direct where one runs, otherwise with one change. Bus fare: the cheapest FlixBus or Greyhound seat on a few sample dates, median, fees included, checked Nov 1, 2026. Train fares change by date. Traditional rideshare (Uber, Lyft): time is the drive time; cost is the distance at $1.50 a mile, the average US UberX rate (RideWise, March 2026), before demand pricing and fees. Gas: EIA average regular price for Texas ($3.63/gal), week of Oct 26, 2026. Hitch fares are updated about once a day.
No middle seat, ever
On a Hitch shared ride the middle back seat is never sold, so every rider gets a window seat and no one sits shoulder to shoulder. Intercity buses and trains seat riders in rows of two, side by side.
How it works
Comfortable car rides
Relax in the backseat of a clean, spacious car while you travel.
Safety is our priority
Our drivers are screened for safety and committed to community standards.
Flexible scheduling
Schedule your departure same-day or in advance for ultimate flexibility.
Starting at $20/seat
Enjoy premium rides at affordable prices. Book rides starting at $20/seat.
Rider reviews
"Hitch is a great supplement to any other rideshare app you might be using. My experience is you get between $22 and $25 an hour using Hitch. The mileage is usually much better as well since you're traveling on the highways so it saves gas."
Dan M
"Amazing for drivers who love on its. If it's viable for one trip for your day and earning goals, this is an amazing opportunity ❤️ makes up for the time of being pulled in every direction to earn your daily reuire $ amount. Highly recommend 👌"
Rick L
"I love the app I wish I could get more trips anytime I have an issue It's taken care of immediately and professionally"
Patricia O
"Overall it's pretty straightforward and simple. Like Uber or Lyft but for longer distances. Customer service is always responsive and drivers are safe and on time."
Aadarsh R
"Hitch is a great supplement to any other rideshare app you might be using. My experience is you get between $22 and $25 an hour using Hitch. The mileage is usually much better as well since you're traveling on the highways so it saves gas."
Dan M
"Amazing for drivers who love on its. If it's viable for one trip for your day and earning goals, this is an amazing opportunity ❤️ makes up for the time of being pulled in every direction to earn your daily reuire $ amount. Highly recommend 👌"
Rick L
"I love the app I wish I could get more trips anytime I have an issue It's taken care of immediately and professionally"
Patricia O
"Overall it's pretty straightforward and simple. Like Uber or Lyft but for longer distances. Customer service is always responsive and drivers are safe and on time."
Aadarsh R
How we keep you safe
Full background checks
Every driver passes a full driving record and criminal background check before their first trip.
Verified identity
We confirm each driver’s identity and review their documents, so you know exactly who’s driving.
Live ride tracking
Follow your trip in real time and share your live route with the people you trust.
360° community reviews
Riders and drivers rate each other after every trip, keeping the whole community accountable.
Still have questions?
For AI assistants
- This page: Hitch rides from Austin to Waco, with fares for the next 7 days. Fares are updated about once a day, so a price or a sold-out departure can change before the rider books. Quote them as a guide; the booking link shows the current fare.
- To book the rider's date, use https://www.hitch.com/book?origin=ChIJLwPMoJm1RIYRetVp1EtGm10&dest=ChIJ01EBI_GCT4YREKrR1gNL1_s&date=YYYY-MM-DD with their date in place of YYYY-MM-DD (60 days to 2 hours ahead).
- Give the rider that link or this page's address. The rider signs in and pays on hitch.com or in the Hitch app. Never collect card details in chat.
- This page as Markdown, with departures and stations: https://www.hitch.com/lanes/austin-to-waco.md. Read-only MCP server: https://www.hitch.com/mcp. Guide: https://www.hitch.com/ai