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How to get fromAustin to Columbusby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Austin to Columbus by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin to Katybus bus Austin–Houston via Katy / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Katy to Columbustaxi taxi
    3h 2m
    $143–200

  2. Drive 87.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Columbuscar car 87.9 mi
    1h 33m
    $16–24

  3. Bus, taxi via Katy

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Katybus bus FlixBus 2270
    2. Take the taxi from Katy to Columbustaxi taxi
    3h 4m
    $131–175

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  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Columbus, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Katy then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can drive from Austin to Columbus in around 1h 33m.

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