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How to Travel from

Houston to Austin

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$282.61

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$478.26
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$293.48

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$293.48

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.00–$380.43
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$358.70

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$358.70
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$293.48

GoJet Airlines

Website:
gojetairlines.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$293.48

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Longview to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$250.00
Train from Houston to New
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.04–$141.30
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Homewood
Ave. Duration:
17h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$260.87
Bus from Houston to Longview
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Phone:
+1 888-968-7282
Website:
transitchicago.com/
Train from Roosevelt to Central-Green
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.28–$4.78
Train from Clark/Lake to Central-Green
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.28–$4.78

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$119.57

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$423.91

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$76.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Austin is to fly and subway which costs $65.22 - $336.96 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Austin?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Austin is to fly and subway which takes 5h 18m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Austin. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Chicago & Pine via Commerce @ Austin - E - Ns, Dallas, California & 35th Street and Chicago & Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Houston and Austin?

No, there is no direct train from Houston to Austin. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Central-Green via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Homewood and Washington/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 22m.

How far is it from Houston to Austin?

The distance between Houston and Austin is 1556 km. The road distance is 1771.7 km.

How do I travel from Houston to Austin without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 23h 30m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Houston to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Austin bus from?

Houston to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Where do I catch the Houston to Austin train from?

Houston to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.

Train, bus or fly from Houston to Austin?

The best way to get from Houston to Austin is to bus which takes 23h 30m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $97.83 - $315.22 and takes 7h 23m, you could also train, which costs $119.57 - $413.04 and takes 30h 22m.

Where does the Houston to Austin bus arrive?

Houston to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Where does the Houston to Austin train arrive?

Houston to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Houston to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Austin is 1772 km. It takes approximately 18h 55m to drive from Houston to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1468+ hotels available in Austin. Prices start at $55.23 per night.
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