There are 7 ways to get from Texas State University to Houston by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- 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$28–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
8h 44m$76–173Drive 165.1 mi
- Drive from Texas State University to Houstoncar 165.1 mi
2h 43m$31–44Bus, line 801 bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Take the bus from South Congress Station Bay J to Republic Square Stationbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane AUS - HOU
4h 58m$48–333Bus via Austin
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus FlixBus 2230
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Frisco
8h 7m$70–139Bus, line 801 bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Take the bus from South Congress Station Bay J to Republic Square Stationbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane AUS - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
5h 24m$758–965Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SAT - HOU
5h 18m$56–365
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Texas State University to Houston is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Texas State University to Houston is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas State University 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 Texas State University to Houston. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at Houston via San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Texas State University and Houston is 192 miles. The road distance is 166.1 miles.
The best way to get from Texas State University to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Texas State University to Houston, including transfers.
Texas State University to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
Texas State University to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Texas State University to Houston is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Texas State University, TX, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Texas State University to Downtown Houston via San Marcos and Austin Eastside Bus Plaza in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Texas State University to Houston via San Marcos Amtrak and San Antonio Station in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- 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 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 South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 512-474-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Metro
Bus from South Congress Station Bay J to Republic Square Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Capital Metro
Bus from South Congress Station Bay J to Republic Square Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Capital Metro
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
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More Questions & Answers
Texas State University to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Texas State University to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas State University to Houston is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Texas State University to Houston.
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