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How to get fromAustin to Rice Universityby bus, car, plane, tram or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Rice University by bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Austin
    3h 21m
    $129–149

  2. Bus via 534 Red River St Austin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to 904 Dallas St - Houstonbus bus Austin / ...
    3h 23m
    $26–136

  3. Drive 161.9 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Rice Universitycar car 161.9 mi
    2h 50m
    $30–43

  4. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, line 700 tram

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane AUS - HOU
    2. Take the tram from Fannin South Stn NB to Memorial Hermann/Houston Zoo Stn NBtram tram
    3h 35m
    $75–506

  5. Bus #2 (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    3h 42m
    $28–47

  6. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane AUS - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus bus
    4h 10m
    $195–409

Austin to Rice University by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Rice University, 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.

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