Downtown Austin to Downtown Houston Buses

Downtown Austin to Downtown Houston buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downtown Austin and Downtown Houston takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 40m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: $149
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Central Stn Main NB

best

Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin

3h 25m

$129–149

Downtown Austin to Downtown Houston bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Downtown Austin and Downtown Houston. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Austin is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Downtown Houston at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Austin Doubletree University Area and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:05 PM → 5:30 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 8:00 PM
4h • 1 change
5:25 PM → 9:15 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 10:15 PM
3h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:40 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 5:31 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 7:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:40 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 7:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

11:05 AM → 2:31 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 7:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

11:05 AM → 2:31 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 5:31 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 7:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 2:31 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 5:31 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:40 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 2:30 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 5:30 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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