There are 7 ways to get from New Braunfels to Tomball 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 to San Antonio International Airport, fly, taxi
best- 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 taxi from Houston-Airport-IAH to Tomballtaxi
2h 11m$228–634Drive 170.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Braunfels to Tomballcar 170.4 mi
3h 13m$32–45Bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St to Jones Rd @ Tomball Pkwybus 044
6h 46m$121–161Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
8h 9m$173–272Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane AUS - IAH
- Take the taxi from Houston-Airport-IAH to Tomballtaxi
4h 48m$898–1,134Bus via Cypress Park & Ride
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Smith St @ Jefferson St to Cypress Park & Ridebus 217
6h 47m$133–181Bus #2
- Take the bus from San Marcos - Premium Outlets to Houston - Telephone Rdbus San Antonio
- Take the bus from St Joseph Pkwy @ Travis St to Jones Rd @ Tomball Pkwybus 044
11h 50m$169–218
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Braunfels to Tomball is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from New Braunfels to Tomball is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from New Braunfels to Tomball. However, there are services departing from San Marcos and arriving at Jones Rd @ Tomball Pkwy via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from New Braunfels station to Tomball. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at Houston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between New Braunfels and Tomball is 243 miles. The road distance is 171.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Braunfels to Tomball without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from New Braunfels to Tomball, including transfers.
New Braunfels to Tomball bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
New Braunfels to Tomball train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from New Braunfels to Tomball is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between New Braunfels, TX, USA and Tomball, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from New Braunfels to Tomball via San Marcos, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, and Jones Rd @ Tomball Pkwy in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Antonio Station to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–110
Comal Cabs
- Phone
- +1 830-358-0850
New Braunfels Taxi
- Phone
- +1 830-743-0285
- Website
- newbraunfelstaxi.com
The Woodlands Transit
- Phone
- +1-281-743-1344
- Website
- thewoodlandstransit.com
A Reliable Taxi
- Phone
- +1-346-760-3267
- Website
- areliabletaxi.com
Quick Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 859-693-2728
- Website
- cabserviceshouston.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +13468888880
- Website
- yellowcabofhouston.com
The Woodlands Transit
- Phone
- +1-281-743-1344
- Website
- thewoodlandstransit.com
A Reliable Taxi
- Phone
- +1-346-760-3267
- Website
- areliabletaxi.com
Quick Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 859-693-2728
- Website
- cabserviceshouston.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +13468888880
- Website
- yellowcabofhouston.com
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Booking & Getting There
New Braunfels to Tomball bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
New Braunfels to Tomball train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Braunfels to Tomball is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from New Braunfels to Tomball.
There are 272+ hotels available in Tomball.






