Next bus departures

Next departures for Katy to Austin on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:20am	Katy (Food Mart)	6h 10m	1:30pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:30pm	Katy (Houston area), TX	2h 15m	7:45pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30pm	Katy (Food Mart)	8h 25m	2:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:15am	Katy (Houston area), TX	4h 55m	3:10pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	No tags
	Bus Toilet Power outlets	9:35pm	Katy Fwy LOT (Tx)	5h 20m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:40 PM CDT.

Get from Katy to Austin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just ₪87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4h 55mAverage Duration

192 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Katy and Austin

Stops in Katy

A
Texaco
653 Pin Oak Rd, Katy, TX 77494, USA

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

Compare bus companies

RedCoach

4.0/54,318 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.9

Users have reported that the bus service offers a comfortable travel experience with pleasant and respectful drivers who are helpful with luggage. However, there was an instance where passengers had to wait in challenging weather conditions without adequate shelter until they found refuge at a nearby location.

RedCoach Katy Austin recent customer reviews

The bus driver was very pleasant, respectful, and helpful with our luggage. She was a very professional driver. She did forget her scanner when she checked our ticket and only visually checked we were on the right bus. Also, we had to wait in the parking lot for the bus. It was raining very hard so we had to go to another location (Murphy’s Gasoline Station) for shelter to wait for the bus to arrive. Otherwise the trip was very nice and comfortable.

Diane K.

June 9, 2026

My bus was scheduled to arrive to Katy, TX to leave to Austin, TX on 3/26/26 at 5:25 pm and depart the stop at 5:30 pm. However, due to heavy traffic in Houston, the arrival time was pushed back to 5:45 pm and the departure time was pushed back to 5:50 pm. I got to my stop at 5:45 pm (the bus’s arrival time, 5 minutes before departure), but when I got there, the bus was leaving the stop at 5:45 pm instead of 5:50 pm. I drove behind the bus and honked many times, but the driver never stopped. The bus should have waited right until 5:50 pm to depart, but it left five minutes early at the supposed arrival time and I missed my bus. This was absolutely not fair because I had a big event the next morning in Austin and I had to drive there at night, making this a really big inconvenience for me. After I missed the bus, I called the help number and the lady was super rude to me, saying that I should’ve been there 15-20 minutes before the arrival time at the original time of 5:25 pm, suggesting that I should’ve been there between 5:05 pm and 5:10 pm, even though I was notified that the bus’s arrival time would be later than the scheduled 5:25 pm. She refused to help me anymore and didn’t even offer a voucher or credit of sorts. All she said was that it was my fault that I missed the bus, even though the bus left earlier than the new time it said on my ticket (5:50 pm). This makes me question what the point of having specific arrival/departure times is when clearly the drivers don’t follow these times and rules. This was a really horrible experience for me and I will not recommend RedCoach to anyone looking to travel through bus.

Rubina J.

March 27, 2026

Very comfortable seat, and the driver was very kind.

Estela E.

July 8, 2026

FlixBus

3.5/515,702 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Tornado Bus

3.2/5218 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.9

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Tufesa, Chihuahuenses, Adirondack Trailways, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Katy to Austin, TX, 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 Katy to Austin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Katy to Austin start from ₪87. The average price for this route is around ₪154. 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 Katy to Austin?
The average bus travel time from Katy to Austin is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 192 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Katy to Austin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from RedCoach, FlixBus, Tornado Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Katy to Austin?
The earliest bus departs from Katy to Austin at 7:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Katy to Austin?
A bus trip from Katy to Austin generates an estimated 4.7974499999999995 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 Katy to Austin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RedCoach, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4311 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Katy to Austin?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Katy to Austin?
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 Katy to Austin?
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.

Best price found

09-13

₪166

09-14

₪203

Today

₪172

09-16

₪141

09-17

₪110

09-18

₪82

09-19

₪128

09-20

₪132

The cheapest trip from Katy to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Sep 18, 2026 with a price of ₪82

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Katy to Austin, TX, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ₪82 to ₪250 for a bus ticket from Katy to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ₪82 which is on 2026-09-18.

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.