What is the cheapest way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston?

The cheapest way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston?

The fastest way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $90 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Austin Airport (AUS) and Houston?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston. However, there are services departing from ABIA Lower Level and arriving at Downtown Houston via 5925 Riverside/Grove and Austin Eastside Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston?

The distance between Austin Airport (AUS) and Houston is 158 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

How do I travel from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston without a car?

The best way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $27 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston bus from?

Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.

Bus or fly from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston?

The best way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston bus arrive?

Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.

Can I drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston.

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 2177+ hotels available in Houston.

Can I share a ride from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Austin Airport (AUS) and Houston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston - 7 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus

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Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane AUS - HOU
1h 47m
$90–631
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
4h 12m
$28–48
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Austin-AUS to Houstonrideshare 154.7 mi
2h 39m
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to Houstoncar 154.7 mi
2h 39m
$29–41
Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane AUS - IAH
2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
2h 13m
$759–907
Bus via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus El Paso
4h 30m
$47–153
Bus via 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT
1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Frisco
7h 4m
$66–132

Austin Airport (AUS) to Houston by bus (Flixbus)

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157.5 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Austin Airport (AUS), USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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