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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Texas and Austin?

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

How far is it from Texas to Austin?

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

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Texas to Austin bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Texas to Austin?

The best way to get from Texas to Austin is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $500 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Texas to Austin bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Texas to Austin?

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

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1228+ hotels available in Austin.

Texas to Austin - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, tram, plane, and line 800 tram

There are 6 ways to get from Texas to Austin by bus, car, tram, or plane

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
Tram to Dallas, fly
1. Take the tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
3h 18m
$57–368
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
Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
4h 13m
$124–495

Texas to Austin by bus

65Weekly Buses

2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.8 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Texas, 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. RedCoach also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 2 hours.

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