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

The cheapest way to get from Houston Station to Austin is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston Station to Austin is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Houston Station and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston Station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Vic Mathias/Auditorium Shores via 700 Ben White and South Congress Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Houston Station to Austin?

The distance between Houston Station and Austin is 172 miles. The road distance is 164.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston Station to Austin without a car is to bus via Austin which takes 3h 6m and costs $50 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Houston Station to Austin, including transfers.

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

Houston Station to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Houston station.

Where does the Houston Station to Austin bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Houston Station and Austin?

Austin is 2h behind Houston Station. It is currently 7:15 AM in Houston Station and 5:15 AM in Austin.

Can I drive from Houston Station to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston Station to Austin is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Houston Station to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1555+ hotels available in Austin.

Houston Station to Austin - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and line 080 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Houston Station 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 Houston to Austinbus El Paso
3h 6m
$53–150
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
4h 52m
$28–48
Drive 163.8 mi
1. Drive from Houston Station to Austincar 163.8 mi
2h 50m
$30–44
Line 080 bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lockwood Dr @ Harvey Wilson Dr to Eastwood Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HOU - AUS
3h 39m
$84–605
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus Houston
4h 22m
$122–152
Line 030 bus, line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Clinton Dr @ Lockwood Dr Mb1 to Smith St @ Capitol 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 25m
$194–388

Houston Station to Austin by bus

43Weekly Buses

4h 22mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Houston Station to Austin.

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Houston to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

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