How to travel from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

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Travel Information from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

Distance	146 miles (235 km)
Available travel modes	Bus, flight or train

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 146 miles (235 km) to Houston, TX from Austin, TX. Travelers can even take a direct from Austin, TX to Houston, TX.

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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

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.

01:05PM2h45

Austin, TX

03:50PMHouston, TX

$341One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:05PM2h45

Austin, TX

03:50PMHouston, TX

$341One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

05:15AM0h56

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX (AUS)

06:11AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH)

$3731One-way

0 transfers

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Flight

01:05PM3h00

Austin, TX

04:05PMHouston, TX

$341One-way

0 transfers

12:40PM3h10

Austin, TX

03:50PMHouston, TX

$341One-way

0 transfers

12:40PM3h25

Austin, TX

04:05PMHouston, TX

$341One-way

0 transfers

10:25AM3h40

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX (AUS)

02:05PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH)

$3351One-way

1 transfer

09:10AM4h55

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX (AUS)

02:05PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH)

$3351One-way

1 transfer

03:45PM3h06

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX (AUS)

06:51PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH)

$3351One-way

1 transfer

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Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey to Houston from Austin, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel from Austin to Houston.

FAQs: Travel from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

FAQs: 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.

You can go from Austin, TX to Houston, TX by bus, flight or train.

Houston, TX is approximately 146 miles (235 km) away from Austin, TX.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Austin, TX to Houston, TX often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, New Orleans, LA or Fort Worth, TX. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Austin, TX and Houston, TX itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Houston, TX and any of these top destinations today!