There are 9 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane IAH - AUS
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus
3h 39m$789–1,037Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Marcosbus
7h 19m$33–58Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HOU - AUS
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus
5h 49m$111–739Line 102 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Avebus 102
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus
5h 56m$84–286Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
10h$85–180Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane IAH - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus
4h 21m$68–416Bus via Austin
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Austin, TX - UT Austinbus
- Take the bus from Austin South Congress to San Marcosbus
10h 33m$73–154Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to Texas State University176.9 mi
3h 4mDrive 176.9 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State Universitycar 176.9 mi
3h 4m$33–47
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University. However, there are services departing from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd and arriving at San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan via Capitol St @ Smith St, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr and Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at San Marcos Amtrak via San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Texas State University is 177 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University without a car is to line 102 bus and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $80 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, depart from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University is to line 102 bus and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $80 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Texas State University, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Texas State University via Milam St @ Texas Ave, Capitol St @ Smith St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and San Marcos in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Texas State University via Milam St @ Texas Ave, Louisiana St @ Prairie St, Franklin St @ Mentor, Houston, San Antonio Station, and San Marcos Amtrak in around 10h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $30–130
Bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $30–130
Bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
Bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $30–130
Bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin South Congress to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Austin, TX - UT Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- RedCoach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to Texas State University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, arrive at Milam St @ Texas Ave station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Texas State University.
There are 390+ hotels available in Texas State University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and Texas State University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













