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How to get fromTexas State University to Rice Universityby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Texas State University to Rice University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    5h 18m
    $31–49

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    9h 30m
    $66–152

  3. Drive  166.3 mi

    1. Drive from Texas State University to Rice Universitycar car 166.3 mi
    2h 48m
    $31–44

  4. Bus, line 801 bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Congress Station Bay J to Republic Square Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane AUS - HOU
    5h 10m
    $50–324

  5. Bus via Austin

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus FlixBus 2230
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Frisco
    8h 27m
    $72–105

  6. Bus, line 7 bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Navarro & Pecan to San Antonio International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAT - HOU
    5h 30m
    $63–397

  7. Bus, line 801 bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Congress Station Bay J to Republic Square Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane AUS - IAH
    4. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    5h 55m
    $760–966

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

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Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Texas State University, TX, USA and Rice University, TX, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Texas State University to Rice University via San Marcos, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Downtown Houston, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, and Hermann Park/Rice U Stn SB in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Texas State University to Rice University via San Marcos Amtrak, San Antonio Station, Houston, Preston St @ Artesian Pl, Smith St @ Texas Ave, Central Stn Main SB, and Hermann Park/Rice U Stn SB in around 9h 30m.

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