There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Universal City by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2212
4h 9m$48–72Drive 180.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston to Universal Citycar 180.8 mi
3h 3m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 32m$117–203Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane HOU - SAT
2h 43m$126–656Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Via Laredo
4h 28m$52–81Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane IAH - SAT
3h 15m$103–469
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Universal City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Universal City is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Universal City. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Seguin Rd. via Navarro Between Travis & Pecan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at San Antonio Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Houston and Universal City is 212 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Universal City without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Houston to Universal City, including transfers.
Houston to Universal City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Universal City is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 5h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $700 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Universal City, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to San Antonio Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Universal City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Houston to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Universal City is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Houston to Universal City.
There are 928+ hotels available in Universal City.