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

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Texas is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austin to Texas is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $120 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Texas?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and arriving at Downtown Houston. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Austin to Texas?

The distance between Austin and Texas is 159 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Austin to Texas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $120 - $150.

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

The bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Austin to Texas bus from?

Austin to Texas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.

Bus or fly from Austin to Texas?

The best way to get from Austin to Texas is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $750 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Austin to Texas bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Austin to Texas?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Texas is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Austin to Texas.

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

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

Where can I stay near Texas?

There are 1981+ hotels available in Texas.

Austin to Texas - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, tram, and line 102 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Texas 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 Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
2h 30m
$120–150
Drive 160.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Austin to Houstoncar 160.7 mi
2h 46m
$30–43
Fly to Dallas, tram
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane AUS - DAL
2. Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to West End Stationtram
2h 58m
$57–388
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 34m
$133–446
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane AUS - HOU
3h 17m
$93–704

Austin to Texas by bus

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Texas, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Vonlane also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 3 times a day.

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