How to travel from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Austin, TX to Houston, TX

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $201.

Distance: 146 miles (236 km)

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$43

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$73

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$373

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4h 13m

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3h 43m

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8h 41m

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8h 11m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

How to get from Austin, TX to Houston, TX by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Austin, TX to Houston, TX is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM2h40
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX
11:40AMHouston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX
$421One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM2h45
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX
03:50PMHouston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA1966
05:30AM1h02
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
06:32AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$4251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak21 Texas Eagle · 2 Sunset Limited
07:22PM15h48
Austin Station, Austin, TX
11:10AMHouston Station, Houston, TX
$731One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM2h55
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX
11:55AMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM3h00
Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX
11:40AMHouston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM3h15
Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX
11:55AMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX
$421One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA2013
09:43AM1h09
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
10:52AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$4251One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA1747
12:17PM1h06
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
01:23PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$4251One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA685
04:18PM1h07
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
05:25PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$4251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

Travel to Houston, TX easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Austin, TX to Houston, TX.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Austin, TX and Houston, TX including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Austin, TX to Houston, TX is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Austin, TX to Houston, TX:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Austin, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $56 (€44).

A bus is $174 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Austin, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $201 (€160).

The fastest way to travel from Austin, TX to Houston, TX is by flight with an average journey time of 57m.

Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 30m.

Train takes on average 15h 48m.

The distance from Austin, TX to Houston, TX is approximately 146 miles (236 km).
The average frequency per day from Austin, TX to Houston, TX is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Austin, TX and Houston, TX as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Austin, TX to Houston, TX:
  • Flights mostly depart from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and arrive in George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Austin Station, Austin, TX and arrive in Houston Station, Houston, TX.
  • Buses mostly depart from Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX and arrive in Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Austin, TX to Houston, TX, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United, American Airlines to go to Houston, TX by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, RedCoach, Infobus, Greyhound, Vonlane to go to Houston, TX by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Houston, TX by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Austin, TX to Houston, TX with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with United.
  • 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, RedCoach, Infobus, Vonlane.
Omio customers who travel from Austin, TX to Houston, TX often also extend their vacation to go to Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, New Orleans, LA, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Houston, TX and these popular destinations at a great price.

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