The average bus between Houston Airport (IAH) and Austin takes 3h 49m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Houston Airport (IAH) to Austin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Houston Airport (IAH) and Austin. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Houston Airport (IAH) is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Austin at 8:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Milam St @ Texas Ave and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Houston Airport (IAH) to Austin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Austin. However, there are services departing from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd station and arriving at Austin Doubletree University Area station via Milam St @ Texas Ave station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Austin bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, depart from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Austin bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Austin Doubletree University Area station.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Austin is 233 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Austin Doubletree University Area via Milam St @ Texas Ave, Smith St @ Texas Ave, Smith St @ Dallas St, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 4h 33m.