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How to get fromAustin to Surfside Beachby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Surfside Beach by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Austin / ...
    2. Drive from Hyatt Regency Houston to Surfside Beachcar car
    3h 56m
    $138–164

  2. Drive 193.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Surfside Beachcar car 193.5 mi
    3h 53m
    $36–51

  3. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane AUS - HOU
    2. Drive from Houston-Hobby-Apt-Airport-HOU to Surfside Beachcar car
    3h 43m
    $101–667

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Surfside Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $158–206

  5. Bus, taxi via Austin Doubletree University Area

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Austin / ...
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Surfside Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $259–311

  6. Bus, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Houston - Downtownbus bus Austin–Houston via Katy / ...
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Surfside Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $173–239

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

    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
    3. Drive from Houston-Hobby-Apt-Airport-HOU to Surfside Beachcar car
    5h 33m
    $115–691

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 244 bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to El Dorado Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Surfside Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 26m
    $885–1,120

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Austin to Surfside Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Surfside Beach, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Surfside Beach. However, you can take the bus to Hyatt Regency Houston then drive to Surfside Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Austin to Surfside Beach in around 3h 53m.

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