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

The cheapest way to get from Houston Heights to Austin is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston Heights to Austin is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Houston Heights and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston Heights to Austin. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr and arriving at Vic Mathias/Auditorium Shores via 700 Ben White and South Congress Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Houston Heights to Austin?

The distance between Houston Heights and Austin is 166 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston Heights to Austin without a car is to bus via Austin which takes 3h 2m and costs $50 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Houston Heights to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston Heights to Austin bus from?

Houston Heights to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr station.

Bus or fly from Houston Heights to Austin?

The best way to get from Houston Heights to Austin is to bus via Austin which takes 3h 2m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $650 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Houston Heights to Austin bus arrive?

Houston Heights to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Austin station.

Can I drive from Houston Heights to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston Heights to Austin is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Houston Heights to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1228+ hotels available in Austin.

Houston Heights to Austin - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Houston Heights to Austin by bus, car, plane, 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 Austin
best
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to Austinbus El Paso
3h 2m
$52–149
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
4h 39m
$27–46
Drive 158.9 mi
1. Drive from Houston Heights to Austincar 158.9 mi
2h 43m
$29–42
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HOU - AUS
4h 3m
$82–603
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus Houston
4h 1m
$121–151
Line 030 bus, line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from W 11th St @ Heights Blvd to Franklin St @ Milam Stbus
2. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
3. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane IAH - AUS
4h 22m
$194–408

Houston Heights to Austin by bus

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Distance: 164.9 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours.

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