How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Austin start from $29. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

Which bus companies service the Houston to Austin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RedCoach , Tornado Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Austin?

The earliest bus departs from Houston to Austin at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:31pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Austin?

A bus trip from Houston to Austin generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Houston to Austin?

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 4146 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Austin?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Houston to Austin?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Houston to Austin?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RedCoach , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Houston to Austin from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Austin on March 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 20m	8:35pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	3h 5m	8:35pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 40m	8:55pm	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Houston - Downtown, TX	3h 15m	7:45pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	4h	9:15pm	Austin South Congress	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Austin on March 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 20m	8:35pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	7:15am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 35m	9:50am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 50m	9:50am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Houston - Downtown, TX	3h 20m	11:20am	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	No tags
Bus	8:35pm	Houston Airline	6h 20m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Austin on March 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 55m	3:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	7:15am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 35m	9:50am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 50m	9:50am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Houston - Downtown, TX	6h 25m	3:25pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	No tags
Bus	8:35pm	Houston Airline	6h 20m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Austin on March 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 20m	8:35pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	7:15am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 35m	9:50am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 50m	9:50am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Houston - Downtown, TX	5h 40m	3:10pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	No tags
Bus	8:35pm	Houston Airline	6h 20m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Austin on March 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 50m	9:50am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	7:15am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 35m	9:50am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 40m	11:40am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Houston - Downtown, TX	2h 55m	10:55am	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	No tags
Bus	8:35pm	Houston Airline	6h 20m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Austin on March 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 20m	8:35pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 40m	11:40am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 55m	2:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Houston - Downtown, TX	3h 20m	11:20am	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	No tags
Bus	8:35pm	Houston Airline	6h 20m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Austin on March 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 20m	8:35pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Bus	11:25am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2h 40m	2:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2h 55m	2:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Houston - Downtown, TX	5h 40m	3:10pm	UT Austin (University of Texas at Austin)	No tags
Bus	8:35pm	Houston Airline	6h 20m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:27 AM CDT.

Get from Houston to Austin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

147 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Austin?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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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

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

FlixBus

3.5/512,357 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting smooth rides and friendly drivers who ensured timely arrivals. Many appreciated the value for money and felt safe during their journeys. However, some mentioned minor inconveniences such as unreliable Wi-Fi and occasional last-minute changes in schedules or meeting locations without detracting from overall satisfaction.

FlixBus Houston Austin recent customer reviews

It was a smooth ride! The driver was very cautious. He didn’t speak much English, but he was still able to communicate effectively!

Barbara R.

December 27, 2025

The driver was late very unprofessional he was behind schedule and refused to let us board there was not direction on where pick up would be besides in the parking lot the never completely enter the parking lot

Rickey J.

July 25, 2025

Enjoyed trip, although bus driver could be a bit rude and inconsiderate. I didn’t appreciate the bus being close to an hour late for departure.

Francisco J. A.

May 13, 2025

RedCoach

4/54,146 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.9

Passengers generally appreciated the comfortable and punctual bus rides, with friendly drivers contributing to a positive travel experience. However, several users noted that the air conditioning was excessively cold during their journeys. Despite this minor issue, many travelers expressed satisfaction with both the service quality and professionalism of staff members.

RedCoach Houston Austin recent customer reviews

The bus was very punctual. The driver was friendly. I had a very good trip. Smooth and on time.

Irene Z.

January 16, 2026

Whilst the chair was comfortable, the drivers driving was so bad members of the public called the police who subsequently pulled over the bus for erratic driving. I felt sick for the whole 3 hr journey due to the bus swaying, hitting curbs and often drifting across lanes encountering the warning bumps. It was more akin to travelling at sea rather than on a bus. The driver also had her face covered and wore dark glasses whilst travelling at night.

Ethan T.

December 31, 2025

I arrived only two minutes late because of awful roadworks and traffic and got no gesture at all of being booked on the next bus or for a discount or anything. Awful.

Jonah D.

October 16, 2024

Tornado Bus

3/5173 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.9

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,2 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $85 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US 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 Houston to Austin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Austin start from $29. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Austin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RedCoach, Tornado Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Austin?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Austin at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:31pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Austin?
A bus trip from Houston to Austin generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Austin?
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 4146 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Austin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Houston to Austin?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Houston to Austin?
According to Busbud traveler 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

03/23

$72

03/24

$31

Today

$31

03/26

$28

03/27

$29

03/28

$27

03/29

$29

03/30

$27

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Mar 28, 2026 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $80 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2026-03-28.

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.