There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Shepherd by bus, taxi, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St to Kingwood Park & Ridebus 255
- Take the taxi from Kingwood Park & Ride to Shepherdtaxi
5h 10m$147–191Drive 194.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Austin to Shepherdcar 194.9 mi
3h 35m$36–52Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane AUS - IAH
- Take the taxi from Houston-Airport-IAH to Shepherdtaxi
3h 18m$891–1,132Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Livingstonbus Greyhound US1152
6h 9m$180–217Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Livingstonbus Greyhound US1152
7h 5m$78–108Bus #2
- Take the bus from Austin to Houston - Telephone Rdbus San Antonio
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Livingstonbus Greyhound US1152
11h 2m$139–227Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SAT - IAH
- Take the taxi from Houston-Airport-IAH to Shepherdtaxi
5h 4m$214–631
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Shepherd is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Shepherd is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 18m and costs $850 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Shepherd. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Livingston via Houston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Austin and Shepherd is 228 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Shepherd without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 10m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Austin to Shepherd, including transfers.
Austin to Shepherd bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.
Austin to Shepherd bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Hyatt Regency Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Shepherd is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Austin to Shepherd.
There are 97+ hotels available in Shepherd.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Shepherd, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Shepherd via Hyatt Regency Houston, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston Bus Station, and Livingston in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $120–180
The Woodlands Transit
- Phone
- +1-281-743-1344
- Website
- thewoodlandstransit.com
A Reliable Taxi
- Phone
- +1-346-760-3267
- Website
- areliabletaxi.com
Quick Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 859-693-2728
- Website
- cabserviceshouston.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +13468888880
- Website
- yellowcabofhouston.com
The Woodlands Transit
- Phone
- +1-281-743-1344
- Website
- thewoodlandstransit.com
A Reliable Taxi
- Phone
- +1-346-760-3267
- Website
- areliabletaxi.com
Quick Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 859-693-2728
- Website
- cabserviceshouston.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +13468888880
- Website
- yellowcabofhouston.com
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