What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to The Woodlands?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to The Woodlands is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to The Woodlands?

The fastest way to get from Austin to The Woodlands is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and The Woodlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to The Woodlands. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Research Forest P&R via Louisiana St @ Lamar St and Louisiana St @ Prairie St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Austin to The Woodlands?

The distance between Austin and The Woodlands is 196 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to The Woodlands without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to The Woodlands without a car is to bus via Houston which takes 4h 30m and costs $140 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Austin to The Woodlands?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Austin to The Woodlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to The Woodlands bus from?

Austin to The Woodlands bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.

Where does the Austin to The Woodlands bus arrive?

Austin to The Woodlands bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Hyatt Regency Houston station.

Can I drive from Austin to The Woodlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to The Woodlands is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Austin to The Woodlands.

Where can I stay near The Woodlands?

There are 251+ hotels available in The Woodlands.

Austin to The Woodlands - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to The Woodlands by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus via Houston
best
1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
2. Take the bus from Louisiana St @ Prairie St to Research Forest P&Rbus Downtown / ...
4h 30m
$145–165
Drive 150.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Austin to The Woodlandscar 150.7 mi
3h 5m
$28–40
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane AUS - HOU
2. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to The Woodlandsbus
4h 54m
$50–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
2. Take the bus from Louisiana St @ St Joseph Pkwy to Research Forest P&Rbus Downtown / ...
5h
$42–54
Bus via Austin, TX - UT Austin
1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Frisco
2. Take the bus from Louisiana St @ St Joseph Pkwy to Research Forest P&Rbus Downtown / ...
7h 15m
$86–110
Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus, bus
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane AUS - IAH
2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Avebus
3. Take the bus from Louisiana St @ Prairie St to Research Forest P&Rbus
5h 17m
$770–973

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

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58 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.7 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and The Woodlands, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Research Forest P&R via Hyatt Regency Houston, Louisiana St @ Lamar St, and Louisiana St @ Prairie St in around 4h 30m.

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