What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Downtown Austin?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Downtown Austin is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Downtown Austin?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Downtown Austin is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Downtown Austin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hyatt Regency Houston and arriving at Austin Doubletree University Area. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Houston to Downtown Austin?

The distance between Houston and Downtown Austin is 163 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Downtown Austin without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Downtown Austin without a car is to bus via Austin Doubletree University Area which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Downtown Austin?

The bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Area takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Houston to Downtown Austin bus from?

Houston to Downtown Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Downtown Austin?

The best way to get from Houston to Downtown Austin is to bus via Austin Doubletree University Area which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $650 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Houston to Downtown Austin bus arrive?

Houston to Downtown Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Austin station.

Can I drive from Houston to Downtown Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Downtown Austin is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Houston to Downtown Austin.

How do I get a bus ticket from Houston to Downtown Austin?

Book your Houston to Downtown Austin bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Downtown Austin?

There are 1603+ hotels available in Downtown Austin.

Houston to Downtown Austin - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus via Austin Doubletree University Area
best
1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus Houston
2h 59m
$127–147
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
3h
$25–45
Drive 160.3 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Downtown Austincar 160.3 mi
2h 46m
$30–43
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HOU - AUS
3h 26m
$82–603
Bus via Austin, TX - UT Austin
1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Austin, TX - UT Austinbus Houston
6h 8m
$65–130
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane IAH - AUS
3h 57m
$754–956

Houston to Downtown Austin by bus and foot

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2h 59mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Downtown Austin, TX, USA?

Vonlane operates a bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Area every 4 hours. Tickets cost $127–147 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 3 times a day.

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