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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Austin to Houston from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$26

tomorrow

$22

Thursday

$27

Friday

$29

Saturday

$27

Sunday

$26

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 40m	12:10 PM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	3:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/23/2026 12:10:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 10m	12:40 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	3:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/23/2026 12:40:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 45m	1:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	3:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 6/23/2026 1:05:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 10m	3:40 PM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	6:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/23/2026 3:40:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 50m	4:00 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	6:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/23/2026 4:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	12:40 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	3:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/24/2026 12:40:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 45m	1:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	3:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 6/24/2026 1:05:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 40m	12:10 PM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	3:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/24/2026 12:10:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 0m	4:00 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	7:00 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/24/2026 4:00:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	2h 40m	4:20 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	7:00 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 6/24/2026 4:20:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 25m	12:10 PM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	3:35 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/25/2026 12:10:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	3h 10m	3:40 PM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	6:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/25/2026 3:40:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 45m	7:00 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	9:45 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/25/2026 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 55m	12:40 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	3:35 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/25/2026 12:40:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
FlixBus	3h 0m	2:05 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	5:05 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/25/2026 2:05:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	8:40 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	11:30 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/26/2026 8:40:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 50m	5:25 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	8:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/26/2026 5:25:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 45m	7:00 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	9:45 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 50m	6:30 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	9:20 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 30m	9:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	11:30 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 6/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	8:20 AM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	11:30 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 25m	12:10 PM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	3:35 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/27/2026 12:10:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	3h 10m	3:40 PM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	6:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/27/2026 3:40:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 50m	8:40 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	11:30 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/27/2026 8:40:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 45m	11:15 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	2:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/27/2026 11:15:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 5m	6:30 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	9:35 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/28/2026 6:30:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	2h 50m	8:40 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	11:30 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/28/2026 8:40:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	3h 30m	4:00 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	7:30 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/28/2026 4:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	2h 45m	7:00 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	9:45 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 6/28/2026 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	6:50 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	9:35 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 6/28/2026 6:50:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Austin to Houston is $22 on 6/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Austin and Houston

See here how frequent the connections between Austin and Houston are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 56 daily buses from Austin to Houston. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Austin and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 120 buses from Austin to Houston, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Austin and Houston, with 24 offers.

Facts about the bus from Austin to Houston

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 36 times every day by bus from Austin to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from Austin to Houston starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:10 PM
Latest Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	36 Ø
Distance	146.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Austin to Houston

Every day, 36 buses from 1 bus companies leave Austin for Houston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

Tuesday 06/23

$35

Wednesday 06/24

$25

Thursday 06/25

$27

Friday 06/26

$29

Saturday 06/27

$25

Sunday 06/28

$26

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

$25

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

$32

Friday 07/03

$74

Saturday 07/04

$25

Sunday 07/05

$32

Monday 07/06

$25

Tuesday 07/07

$24

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

$27

Friday 07/10

$26

Saturday 07/11

$23

Sunday 07/12

$26

Monday 07/13

$25

Tuesday 07/14

$24

Wednesday 07/15

$23

Thursday 07/16

$24

Friday 07/17

$26

Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from Austin to Houston

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Austin to Houston, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $22, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Austin to Houston. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Austin to Houston, with $22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Austin to Houston

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Austin to Houston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Austin to Houston, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Austin to Houston are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Austin to Houston

These are the most booked bus companies between Austin to Houston from our users.

FlixBus from Austin to Houston

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Austin to Houston:

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:10 PM
Last Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Connections	36 Ø
Found on	6/23/2026

All bus stations and stops in Austin and Houston

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Austin and Houston.

5119 Eastside Bus Plaza

Eastside Bus Plaza 5203

RedCoach Stop

San Jacinto Blvd

San Jacinto Blvd 1500

Academy Sports & Outdoors

Brazos St

Guadalupe/W. 21st Street Bus Stop

Guadalupe Street

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Service and Comfort on the bus from Austin to Houston

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Austin to Houston? Or which bus companies serve the route Austin to Houston? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Austin to Houston bus

How much does a Austin Houston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 3h 10m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Austin to Houston?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $90. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Houston.

On average, how many connections are available from Austin to Houston each day?

Every day, the Austin to Houston bus route is served by approximately 36 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Austin to Houston take?

The fastest bus from Austin to Houston is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $43. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Austin to Houston?

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from Austin starts at 12:10 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Austin to Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from Austin for Houston starts at 7:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Austin Houston route?

When traveling by bus from Austin to Houston, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between Austin and Houston by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Austin to Houston bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Austin Houston bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Austin Houston bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Austin to Houston on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Austin to Houston?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 36 daily trips between Austin and Houston. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Austin to Houston?

Prices and availability for 36 trips between Austin and Houston change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Austin to Houston

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Austin and to Houston

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Austin and to Houston. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!