There are 6 ways to get from Texas State University to Tomball by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- 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 27m$60–93Drive 152.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Texas State University to Tomballcar 152.9 mi
2h 54m$28–41Train (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
10h 22m$134–242Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- 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 34m$837–1,062Bus via Austin
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Take the bus from St Joseph Pkwy @ Travis St to Jones Rd @ Tomball Pkwybus 044
10h 1m$101–179Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- 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
5h 12m$139–464
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Texas State University to Tomball is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Texas State University to Tomball is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas State University 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 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Texas State University to Tomball. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at Houston via San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Texas State University and Tomball is 225 miles. The road distance is 153.8 miles.
The best way to get from Texas State University to Tomball without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Texas State University to Tomball, including transfers.
Texas State University to Tomball bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
Texas State University to Tomball train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Texas State University to Tomball is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Texas State University, TX, USA and Tomball, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Texas State University to Tomball via San Marcos, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, and Jones Rd @ Tomball Pkwy in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Texas State University to Tomball via San Marcos Amtrak, San Antonio Station, Houston, Travis St @ Congress St, and Kuykendahl Park & Ride in around 10h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- 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 San Marcos to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St to Jones Rd @ Tomball Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
Bus from St Joseph Pkwy @ Travis St to Jones Rd @ Tomball Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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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More Questions & Answers
Texas State University to Tomball bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Texas State University to Tomball train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas State University to Tomball is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Texas State University to Tomball.
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