There are 6 ways to get from University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston by bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from UT Austin to 904 Dallas St - HoustonAustin / ...
4h 11m$21–69Drive 166.2 mi
- Drive from University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston166.2 mi
2h 56m$31–44Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)AUS - HOU
3h 46m$57–414Bus via Austin
- Take the bus from Austin to Hyatt Regency HoustonAustin
5h 11m$122–153Bus via South Congress Station Bay K (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Austin South Congress to Houston Uptown/Upper KirbyFlixBus 2270
5h 48m$26–41Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 900 tram
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)AUS - IAH
- Take the tram from Eado / Stadium Stn EB to Uh South University Oaks SB
4h 27m$137–389
University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston is to bus via South Congress Station Bay K which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Texas at Austin station to University of Houston. However, there are services departing from UT West Mall Station and arriving at Elgin St @ E18 U Of H via Austin South Congress and Kirby Dr @ Westpark Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between University of Texas at Austin and University of Houston is 169 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.
The best way to get from University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $20 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston, including transfers.
University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Austin South Congress station.
The best way to get from University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $20 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $420 and takes 3h 46m.
University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from University of Texas at Austin to University of Houston.
What companies run services between University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA and University of Houston, TX, USA?
RedCoach operates a bus from UT Austin to 904 Dallas St - Houston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–70 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 4 times a day.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Tram from Eado / Stadium Stn EB to Uh South University Oaks SB
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from UT Austin to 904 Dallas St - Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–70
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $18–70
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Austin to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $125–145
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- low
- $125
- high
- $145
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Austin South Congress to Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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