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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Austin is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Austin is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Austin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hyatt Regency Houston and arriving at Austin Doubletree University Area. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Houston to Austin?

The distance between Houston and Austin is 162 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $150.

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

The bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Area takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Houston to Austin bus from?

Houston to Austin bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Hyatt Regency Houston station.

Where does the Houston to Austin bus arrive?

Houston to Austin bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Austin Doubletree University Area station.

Can I drive from Houston to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Austin is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Houston to Austin.

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

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

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1606+ hotels available in Austin.

Houston to Austin - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, line 800 tram, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Houston to Austin by bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, 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 Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus Houston
2h 45m
$23–150
Drive 160.5 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Austincar 160.5 mi
2h 44m
$30–43
Line 800 tram to William P. Hobby Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Convention District Rusk EB to Magnolia Park Transit Center EBtram
2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HOU - AUS
3h 36m
$84–605
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane IAH - AUS
3h 44m
$194–406

Houston to Austin by bus

101Weekly Buses

2h 45mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.8 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Vonlane operates a bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Area every 4 hours. Tickets cost $127–147 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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