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How to get fromAustin to Rice Universityby bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Rice University by bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Central Stn Main SB

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Austin
    3h 21m
    $129–149

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    3h 37m
    $25–39

  3. Drive  162 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Rice Universitycar car 162 mi
    2h 51m
    $30–43

  4. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, line 700 tram

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane AUS - HOU
    2. Take the tram from Fannin South Stn NB to Memorial Hermann/Houston Zoo Stn NBtram tram
    3h 31m
    $45–316

  5. Bus via Austin, TX - UT Austin

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Frisco
    5h 45m
    $66–126

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane AUS - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    4h 24m
    $755–958

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAT - HOU
    5h 14m
    $67–387

Austin to Rice University by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Rice University, 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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