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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Austin, Tx is to bus via Downtown Austin which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Austin, Tx is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Austin, Tx?

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

How far is it from Houston to Austin, Tx?

The distance between Houston and Austin, Tx is 162 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Austin, Tx without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $120 - $150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Houston to Austin, Tx bus from?

Houston to Austin, Tx bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Austin, Tx?

The best way to get from Houston to Austin, Tx is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $460 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Houston to Austin, Tx bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Houston to Austin, Tx?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Austin, Tx?

There are 4243+ hotels available in Austin, Tx.

Houston to Austin, Tx - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and line 102 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Austin, Tx by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus Houston
2h 57m
$127–147
Bus via Downtown Austin (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
3h 33m
$21–40
Drive 160.8 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Austin, Txcar 160.8 mi
2h 46m
$30–43
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HOU - AUS
3h 22m
$57–453
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 50m
$134–456

Houston to Austin, Tx by bus and foot

43Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.5 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Austin, Tx, 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. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 3 times a day.

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