Bus Houston to Austin: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$24

tomorrow

$23

Sunday

$24

Monday

$23

Tuesday

$22

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

$25

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	7:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:50 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	3h 5m	7:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	10:05 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 AM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	2h 35m	7:15 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	9:50 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Tornado Bus Company	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Houston	Lockwood	10:40 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:30:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Houston	Lockwood	2:55 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 20m	5:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	8:35 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 40m	5:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	8:55 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 PM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 5m	5:30 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	8:35 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Tornado Bus Company	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Houston	Lockwood	10:40 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:30:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Houston	Lockwood	2:55 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:15:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	7:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:50 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 40m	9:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	11:40 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	3h 5m	7:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	10:05 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Tornado Bus Company	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Houston	Lockwood	10:40 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/7/2025 1:30:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Houston	Lockwood	2:55 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 20m	5:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	8:35 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 40m	5:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	8:55 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 PM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 0m	5:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:15 PM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 PM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Tornado Bus Company	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Houston	Lockwood	10:40 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:30:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Houston	Lockwood	2:55 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	5:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:15 PM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/9/2025 5:15:00 PM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 20m	5:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	8:35 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/9/2025 5:15:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 40m	5:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	8:55 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/9/2025 5:15:00 PM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Tornado Bus Company	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Houston	Lockwood	10:40 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/9/2025 1:30:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Houston	Lockwood	2:55 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	7:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:50 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 55m	11:10 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:10:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
FlixBus	3h 20m	5:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	8:35 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/10/2025 5:15:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Tornado Bus Company	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Houston	Lockwood	10:40 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/10/2025 1:30:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Houston	Lockwood	2:55 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	7:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:50 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 40m	9:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	11:40 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	2h 55m	11:10 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:10:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Tornado Bus Company	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Houston	Lockwood	10:40 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$93	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:30:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	7h 40m	7:15 PM	Houston	Lockwood	2:55 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Basic	$93	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Houston to Austin is $22 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Houston and Austin

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 60 daily buses from Houston to Austin. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 28 daily coaches between Houston and Austin.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 198 buses from Houston to Austin, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Houston and Austin, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Houston to Austin

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company that travel 49 times every day by bus from Houston to Austin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Austin starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	7:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	49 Ø
Distance	146.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Austin

Every day, 49 buses from 2 bus companies leave Houston for Austin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$24

Saturday 12/06

$27

Sunday 12/07

$24

Monday 12/08

$23

Tuesday 12/09

$22

Wednesday 12/10

$24

Thursday 12/11

$25

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$28

Monday 12/15

$25

Tuesday 12/16

$25

Wednesday 12/17

$31

Thursday 12/18

$27

Friday 12/19

$33

Saturday 12/20

$32

Sunday 12/21

$32

Monday 12/22

$32

Tuesday 12/23

$31

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$30

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to Austin

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

With a price starting from $22, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Austin. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Austin, with $22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Houston to Austin

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 Houston to Austin 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 Houston to Austin, 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 Houston to Austin are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Houston to Austin

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

FlixBus from Houston to Austin

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

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	45 Ø
Found on	11/30/2025

Tornado Bus Company from Houston to Austin

Here you will find the key facts about the Tornado Bus Company bus route Houston to Austin:

Cheapest Price	$90
Fastest Bus	7h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Last Bus	7:50 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	11/30/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Houston - Austin

Sebastian Hartmann, 1/1/2025

Buenas tardes el día de hoy tenía reservado 3 lugares de Houston a Austin llegamos a tiempo de abordar y el conductor cerró la puerta de la unidad y no dejó que abordarnos lo cual perdimos nuestro via ... Buenas tardes el día de hoy tenía reservado 3 lugares de Houston a Austin llegamos a tiempo de abordar y el conductor cerró la puerta de la unidad y no dejó que abordarnos lo cual perdimos nuestro viaje alguien me puede apoyar por favor

All bus stations and stops in Houston and Austin

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

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

5119 Eastside Bus Plaza

Eastside Bus Plaza 5203

Academy Sports & Outdoors

Brazos St

RedCoach Stop

Lakeline Station

Lyndhurst St 13701

Blanton Museum of Art

Martin Luther King Drive

Service and Comfort on the bus from Houston to Austin

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

FAQs about the Houston to Austin bus

How much does a Houston Austin 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 20m to reach Austin. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $93. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Austin.

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

Every day, the Houston to Austin bus route is served by approximately 49 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Houston to Austin is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Houston to Austin?

The earliest bus arriving in Austin from Houston starts at 7:00 AM. 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 Houston to Austin?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for Austin starts at 7:50 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 Houston Austin route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Austin?

You can check all the direct connections between Houston and Austin 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 and Tornado Bus Company.

What can I take with me on the Houston to Austin 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 Houston Austin 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 Houston Austin 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 Houston to Austin on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Houston and to Austin

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