How to get fromKaty to West University Placeby bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Katy to West University Place by bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Katy to Houston - Downtownbus Austin–Houston via Katy / ...
1h 27m
$9–16
Drive 27.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Katy to West University Placecar 27.4 mi
34 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katy to West University Placetaxi 27.4 mi
34 min
$70–90
Bus, line 047 bus, line 084 bus
1. Take the bus from Katy to Houstonbus
2. Take the bus from Hillcroft Ave @ Southwest Freeway to Northwest Transit Center - Platform 2bus 047
3. Take the bus from Northwest Transit Center - Platform 2 to Buffalo Speedway @ Plumb Stbus 084
2h 9m
$6–10

Katy to West University Place by bus and foot

46Weekly Services

1h 27mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Katy to West University Place.

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Distance: 34.3 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Katy, TX, USA and West University Place, TX, USA?

RedCoach operates a bus from Katy to Houston - Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 40 min.

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West University Place, United States(opens in a new window)

West University Place, often called West University or West U for short, is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within the metropolitan area and southwestern Harris County. At the 2020 U.S. census, the population of the city was 14,955. It is nicknamed "The Neighborhood City" and is mainly a bedroom community for upper-class families. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in West University Place

Six Flags AstroWorld(Opens in a new window)

Six Flags AstroWorld, also known simply as AstroWorld, was a seasonally operated amusement park in Houston, Texas. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park was situated between Kirby Drive and Fannin Street, directly south of I-610. The park opened on June 1, 1968, and was developed originally and constructed as part of the Astrodomain, the brainchild of local philanthropist and former Houston mayor Roy Hofheinz, who intended it to complement the Astrodome. The Hofheinz family sold AstroWorld to Six Flags in 1978.

Playland Park(Opens in a new window)

Playland Park was an amusement park located in Houston, Texas operating between 1940 and 1967. Louis Slusky opened Playland Park in 1940 at 9200 South Main. It is remembered for its wooden roller coaster, Giant Skyrocket. Texas' first elevated monorail train briefly operated near the park. Next to the park was an adjoining stock-car racetrack known as Playland Speedway. Playland Park closed in 1967.

Southern Star Amphitheatre(Opens in a new window)

Southern Star Amphitheatre was an amphitheatre located at AstroWorld in Houston, Texas. It opened in the southeast corner of the theme park in 1985. The venue was frequented by notable performers including The Beach Boys and Kansas. Prior to the Southern Star opening, concerts were held in the same area on a flat field with the stage at the east end. The Southern Star saw a decline in the number of top-billed acts when the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion opened in 1990. Reserved seating was available and a grassy lawn was provided to guests with general admission. The venue closed along with the theme park in 2005.

Batman The Escape(Opens in a new window)

Batman The Escape was a stand-up roller coaster located at Six Flags AstroWorld in Houston, Texas, United States. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride featured one inversion and originally opened as Shockwave at Six Flags Magic Mountain in 1986. After briefly operating at Six Flags Great Adventure, it was moved a second time to AstroWorld, where it reopened in 1993 as Batman The Escape. The coaster operated there until the park's permanent closure in 2005. The track was eventually moved to Six Flags Darien Lake, placed into storage, and never reassembled.

Places to stay in West University Place

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

InterContinental Houston by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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