Houston to Austin

Houston to Austin

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Best Options

 
$27
 
 
$270

Other Options

Houston to Austin Schedule

Houston to Austin Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Megabus USA Standard AC 07:15 - 10:45$ 44.50
United Airlines Economy #UA178408:05 - 09:07$ 242.71
FlixBus Economy 11:15 - 14:30$ 26.20
FlixBus Economy 13:50 - 16:45$ 25.37
FlixBus Economy 14:10 - 17:05$ 44.47
United Airlines Economy #UA221216:22 - 17:20$ 226.18
United Airlines Economy #UA213118:05 - 19:02$ 244.78
United Airlines Economy #UA117921:54 - 22:52$ 226.61
United Airlines Economy #UA117922:15 - 23:12$ 224.72

Transportation from Houston to Austin

Facts about the transport from Houston to Austin

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport1h 1m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day30
Distance175 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFlixBus, Megabus USA, United Airlines

How to get from Houston to Austin

Travelling between Houston and Austin is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 269.29 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 26.29.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Austin?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 4 hours to travel between Houston and Austin depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Houston and Austin. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 1m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 30m to reach Austin.

How much does it cost to get from Houston to Austin?

Travelling between Houston and Austin can be as cheap as USD 26.29 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 269.29 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Houston and Austin ?

  • 22 from Houston to Austin starting from 06:30 Houston Downtown until 19:00 Jersey Village Castlebridge Dr
  • 8 from Houston to Austin starting from 07:30 Houston Airport until 21:55 Houston Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Houston to Austin.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Houston to Austin, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 226.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Houston and Austin

United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Houston to Austin overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Houston and Austin

FlixBus, Megabus USA

What is the most popular transport to get from Houston to Austin?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus