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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Downtown Gray & Smith | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Downtown Gray & Smith | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin) | Houston - Downtown, TX | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Austin, (TX - TBC Austin) | Houston Airline | No tags |
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Get from Austin to Houston
The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just ARS 40,462, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Austin and Houston?
Stops in Austin
- A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA - B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA - C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA - D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Houston, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Houston start from ARS 40,462. The average price for this route is around ARS 48,266. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Austin to Houston?
The average bus travel time from Austin to Houston is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 233 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Austin to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RedCoach, Tornado Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Austin to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Austin to Houston at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Houston?
A bus trip from Austin to Houston generates an estimated 5.82075 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Austin to Houston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RedCoach, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4153 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to Houston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Austin to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RedCoach, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Apr 30, 2026 with a price of ARS 36,704To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Houston, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ARS 36,704 to ARS 115,193 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 36,704 which is on 2026-04-30.
Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
