What is the cheapest way to get from Austin, Tx to Houston?

The cheapest way to get from Austin, Tx to Houston is to bus via Downtown Austin which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin, Tx to Houston?

The fastest way to get from Austin, Tx to Houston is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Austin, Tx and Houston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Hyatt Regency Houston. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Austin, Tx to Houston?

The distance between Austin, Tx and Houston is 162 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.

How do I travel from Austin, Tx to Houston without a car?

The best way to get from Austin, Tx to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $120 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Austin, Tx to Houston?

The bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houston takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Austin, Tx to Houston bus from?

Austin, Tx to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.

Bus or fly from Austin, Tx to Houston?

The best way to get from Austin, Tx to Houston is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $500 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Austin, Tx to Houston bus arrive?

Austin, Tx to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.

Can I drive from Austin, Tx to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin, Tx to Houston is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Austin, Tx to Houston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Austin, Tx to Houston?

Book your Austin, Tx to Houston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 3854+ hotels available in Houston.

Austin, Tx to Houston - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and line 102 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Austin, Tx to Houston by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
2h 57m
$127–147
Bus via Downtown Austin (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
3h 28m
$21–40
Drive 161.1 mi
1. Drive from Austin, Tx to Houstoncar 161.1 mi
2h 47m
$30–43
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane AUS - HOU
3h 41m
$68–494
Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane AUS - IAH
2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
4h 1m
$133–466

Austin, Tx to Houston by foot and bus

43Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.1 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Austin, Tx, TX, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Vonlane operates a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $127–147 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 3 times a day.

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