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4.6Travel Information between Houston, TX and Austin, TX
 Distance | 146 miles (235 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $20 - $65 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $20 (€18) • 2 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $65 (€59) • 57 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or United |
Take a bus or flight to travel 146 miles (235 km) from Houston, TX to Austin, TX. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or United among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Houston, TX to Austin, TX.
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How to get from Houston, TX to Austin, TX by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Houston, TX to Austin, TX is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Houston, TX to Austin, TX
Travel to Austin, 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 Houston, TX to Austin, TX.
There are 2 ways to get from Houston, TX to Austin, TX: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Austin, TX from Houston, TX is by taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Houston, TX to Austin, TX:
Taking a bus costs $45 (€41) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $65 (€59).
The fastest way to get to Austin, TX from Houston, TX is by flight with an average travel time of 57 min.
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 30 min on average.
Austin, TX is approximately 146 miles (235 km) away from Houston, TX.
The average frequency per day from Houston, TX to Austin, TX is:
- Around 21 buses per day.
- 15 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Houston, TX and Austin, TX as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Houston, TX to Austin, TX:
The following travel companies offer services from Houston, TX to Austin, TX:
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound or Megabus to go to Austin, TX by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Houston, TX to Austin, TX tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
- Travel with United for flights to Austin, TX. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for United Houston, TX to Austin, TX tickets on Omio for $69 (€62).
Yes, there are direct services available from Houston, TX to Austin, TX with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus or Megabus with 21 direct buses per day.
- Direct flight available with 5 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Austin, TX as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Houston, TX and Austin, TX.
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