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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $29. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $137.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $404 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $73 (€59).
A bus is $360 (€290) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Austin, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $404 (€326).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Austin, TX to Houston, TX
How to get from Austin, TX to Houston, TX by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus7:15 PM2h30Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX9:45 PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:15 PM2h30Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX9:45 PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA19665:30 AM1h03Austin-Bergstrom International Airport6:33 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport$4291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 21 Texas Eagle · 2 Sunset Limited7:22 PM15h48Austin Station, Austin, TX11:10 AMHouston Station, Houston, TX$751One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:00 PM2h45Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX9:45 PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX$341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:20 PM2h30Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX6:50 PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX$381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM2h50Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX6:50 PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX$381One-way0 transfers
AA1397 · AA19292:43 PM3h22Austin-Bergstrom International Airport6:05 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
AA4285 · AA34018:40 AM3h33Austin-Bergstrom International Airport12:13 PMWilliam P. Hobby Airport$4131One-way1 transfer- AA2563 · AA31935:00 AM3h38Austin-Bergstrom International Airport8:38 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
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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 $73 (€59).
A bus is $360 (€290) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Austin, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $404 (€326).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 47 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, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Infobus, Greyhound, Vonlane, RedCoach to go to Houston, TX by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines to go to Houston, TX by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Houston, TX by train.
- 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Infobus, Vonlane, RedCoach.
- 5 direct flights per day with United.
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