There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Refugio by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Victoria
best- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Victoriabus
- Take the bus from Victoria to Refugiobus
7h 25m$84–131Drive 151.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Austin to Refugiocar 151.8 mi
2h 41m$28–40Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Beevillebus
- Take the taxi from Beeville to Refugiotaxi
7h 26m$132–193Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
- Take the bus from Houston - Hillcroft Ave to Refugiobus Houston
7h 46m$73–110Bus #2
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1164
- Take the bus from Robstown Station to Refugiobus Brownsville / ...
10h 18m$72–112
Austin to Refugio by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Refugio is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Refugio is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Refugio. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Refugio via Houston Bus Station and Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Austin and Refugio is 327 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Refugio without a car is to bus via Victoria which takes 7h 25m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Austin to Refugio, including transfers.
Austin to Refugio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
Austin to Refugio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Refugio is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Austin to Refugio.
There are three+ hotels available in Refugio.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Refugio, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Refugio via Downtown Houston, Houston Bus Station, and Victoria in around 7h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Beeville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Corpus Christi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Victoria to Refugio
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Hillcroft Ave to Refugio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Robstown Station to Refugio
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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