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

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Rice University by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    2h 57m
    $26–42

  2. Drive 161.9 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Rice Universitycar car 161.9 mi
    2h 51m
    $30–43

  3. 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 24m
    $95–706

  4. Bus via Austin Doubletree University Area

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

  5. 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 13m
    $755–958

  6. 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
    $103–679

Austin to Rice University by bus, foot, and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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