There are 6 ways to get from New Braunfels to Houston by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Taxi, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Take the taxi from New Braunfels to San-Antonio-Airport-SATtaxi
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SAT - HOU
2h 16m$180–756Drive 173.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Braunfels to Houstoncar 173.9 mi
2h 50m$32–46Bus via Austin (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus FlixBus US1164
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
4h 31m$92–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
6h 31m$136–224Taxi, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
- Take the taxi from New Braunfels to San-Antonio-Airport-SATtaxi
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SAT - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
2h 38m$140–468Bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos - Premium Outlets to Houston - Telephone Rdbus San Antonio
9h 45m$139–227
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Braunfels to Houston is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from New Braunfels to Houston is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from New Braunfels to Houston. However, there are services departing from San Marcos and arriving at Downtown Houston via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from New Braunfels station to Houston. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at Houston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between New Braunfels and Houston is 229 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.
The best way to get from New Braunfels to Houston without a car is to bus via Austin which takes 4h 31m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from New Braunfels to Houston, including transfers.
New Braunfels to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
New Braunfels to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from New Braunfels to Houston is to bus via Austin which takes 4h 31m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between New Braunfels, TX, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from New Braunfels to Downtown Houston via San Marcos and Austin Eastside Bus Plaza in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Antonio Station to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Antonio Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- 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 San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from San Marcos - Premium Outlets to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Comal Cabs
- Phone
- +1 830-358-0850
New Braunfels Taxi
- Phone
- +1 830-743-0285
- Website
- newbraunfelstaxi.com
Comal Cabs
- Phone
- +1 830-358-0850
New Braunfels Taxi
- Phone
- +1 830-743-0285
- Website
- newbraunfelstaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Braunfels to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
New Braunfels to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Braunfels to Houston is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from New Braunfels to Houston.
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