What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Clear Lake City?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Clear Lake City is to bus via Downtown Austin which costs $27 - $45 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Clear Lake City?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Clear Lake City is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Clear Lake City?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Clear Lake City. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Bay Area Park & Ride via Pierce St @ Caroline St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Austin to Clear Lake City?

The distance between Austin and Clear Lake City is 185 miles. The road distance is 184.1 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to Clear Lake City without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to Clear Lake City without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Clear Lake City?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Austin to Clear Lake City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Clear Lake City bus from?

Austin to Clear Lake City bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.

Where does the Austin to Clear Lake City bus arrive?

Austin to Clear Lake City bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Hyatt Regency Houston station.

Can I drive from Austin to Clear Lake City?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Clear Lake City is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Austin to Clear Lake City.

Where can I stay near Clear Lake City?

There are 1707+ hotels available in Clear Lake City.

Austin to Clear Lake City - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Clear Lake City by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
4h 16m
$129–151
Bus via Downtown Austin (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
4h 25m
$27–42
Drive 183 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Clear Lake Citycar 183 mi
3h 13m
$34–49
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, line 249 bus
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane AUS - HOU
2. Take the bus from Monroe Park & Ride to Bay Area Park & Ridebus
4h 19m
$45–327
Bus via Austin, TX - UT Austin
1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Frisco
6h 40m
$70–96
Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane AUS - IAH
2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus
3. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus
5h 18m
$50–380

Austin to Clear Lake City by bus and foot

43Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.4 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Clear Lake City, TX, USA?

Vonlane operates a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $127–147 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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