How to travel from Houston, TX to Austin, TX

There are 2 options to travel between Houston, TX and Austin, TX including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Houston, TX to Austin, TX is a bus with an average price of €35.

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

A bus is €453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to Austin, TX costing on average €488.

The fastest way to travel from Houston, TX to Austin, TX is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 58m.

The distance from Houston, TX to Austin, TX is approximately 146 miles (236 km).

The average frequency per day from Houston, TX to Austin, TX is:

• Around 54 flights per day.
• Around 24 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Houston, TX to Austin, TX:

• Flights mostly depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and arrive in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX and arrive in Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Houston, TX to Austin, TX, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Infobus to go to Austin, TX by bus.
• Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Austin, TX by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Houston, TX to Austin, TX with the following travel companies:

• 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Infobus.
• 7 direct flights per day with United.

Omio customers who travel from Houston, TX to Austin, TX often also extend their vacation to go to Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Austin, TX and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Austin, TX to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Austin, TX, discover the vibrant music scene on Sixth Street with live performances, stroll through the scenic Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, and explore the extensive art collection at the Blanton Museum of Art. Enjoy live performances at the historic Paramount Theatre and savor diverse cuisines at the Austin Food Truck Park. Visit top sights like the Texas State Capitol, Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

Spending 3 to 4 days in Austin, TX is ideal to explore its vibrant music scene, diverse culinary offerings, outdoor attractions like Barton Springs, and cultural landmarks such as the Texas State Capitol and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.