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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Austin to Houston is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Houston?

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

How far is it from Austin to Houston?

The distance between Austin and Houston is 161 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Austin to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Austin to Houston bus from?

Austin to Houston bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.

Where does the Austin to Houston bus arrive?

Austin to Houston bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Hyatt Regency Houston station.

Can I drive from Austin to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Houston is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Austin to Houston.

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

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

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 1784+ hotels available in Houston.

Austin to Houston - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and line 800 tram

There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Houston by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
2h 45m
$23–150
Drive 160.7 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Houstoncar 160.7 mi
2h 45m
$30–43
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, line 800 tram
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane AUS - HOU
2. Take the tram from Magnolia Park Transit Center WB to Central Station Capitol WBtram
3h 32m
$70–506
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
3h 42m
$193–386

Austin to Houston by bus

101Weekly Buses

2h 45mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.4 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Austin, 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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