Book a ride from Waco to Austin
Hitch's city-to-city rideshare service offers a seamless travel experience from Waco to Austin. Enjoy comfort, convenience, and affordability. Book your ride now and reach your destination safely and hassle-free.
Waco to Austin distance, drive time and stations
- Distance
- 102 miles
- Drive time
- About 1 hr 30 min
Compare fares from Waco to Austin
Pick a date and compare every ride type. Fares start at $39; the exact fare and seats are confirmed when you book.
Waco to Austin: Rideshare vs. Bus, Train, or Driving
A Hitch ride takes about 1 hr 30 min from a stop/station or your door; the bus takes about 2 hr from 2 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 4 a day | 1 a day | Anytime |
| Stops/stations | Stop/station or door | Your door | 2 | 1 | Your door |
| Travel time | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 30 min | 2 hr | 2 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seating | The whole car | Window seat | Shoulder to shoulder | Shoulder to shoulder | Your own car |
| Price | |||||
| Cost | From $99 | About $153 | About $21 | Varies | $15 in gas |
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 Oct 28, 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 live.
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
"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 have been using Hitch for the past 1.5 year and I'm totally loving the service. Its very affordable to go around different cities and the drivers are also friebdly. I recommend Hitch to anyone who is looking for a safe, affordable ride."
Bansari K
"I've tried hitch rides more than 10 times, and it's the most cheapest and convenient way to travel for me. The rides were on time and the drivers were very friendly to me. Would recommend 100%"
Sanjay S
"As a driver with previous ridesharing experience, Hitch has been a great experience so far - from the pre-trip preparation to the level of communication. My only complaint would be the app itself. It has in-app glitches and is prone to crash at times."
Clarence E
"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 have been using Hitch for the past 1.5 year and I'm totally loving the service. Its very affordable to go around different cities and the drivers are also friebdly. I recommend Hitch to anyone who is looking for a safe, affordable ride."
Bansari K
"I've tried hitch rides more than 10 times, and it's the most cheapest and convenient way to travel for me. The rides were on time and the drivers were very friendly to me. Would recommend 100%"
Sanjay S
"As a driver with previous ridesharing experience, Hitch has been a great experience so far - from the pre-trip preparation to the level of communication. My only complaint would be the app itself. It has in-app glitches and is prone to crash at times."
Clarence E
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.
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