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Blanton Museum of Art
The University of Texas art museum, known for its broad collection and Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin. One of the city’s top cultural attractions for modern and historical art.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Aldine, TX to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $326.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $396 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aldine, TX to Austin, TX:
A bus is $362 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aldine, TX to Austin, TX costing on average $396 (€320).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Metropolitan Transit Harris County | Departure Time 05:19AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Metropolitan Transit Harris County | Departure Time 06:19AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Metropolitan Transit Harris County | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Metropolitan Transit Harris County | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Metropolitan Transit Harris County | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Metropolitan Transit Harris County | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Metropolitan Transit Harris County | Departure Time 04:38PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Aldine, TX to Austin, TX buses for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 10:15 PM Aldine, TX | 3h20 | 1:35 AM Austin, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Aldine, TX to Austin, TX run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 8:15 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 70 days |
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Moderate by U.S. standards. Tacos and casual eats are affordable, but hotels, cocktails, and downtown dining can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and USD 1-2 per bag for hotel staff.
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