Bus ticketsHouston Austin
Houston to Austin in about two and a half hours, with departures from morning to night. Compare schedules and prices in one place with BUZ.
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Houston to Austin by bus
Leave from downtown Houston (Gray St or Dallas St) or Cypress and arrive at the Eastside Bus Plaza, downtown Austin or the University of Texas. On the November 2026 dates we checked on BUZ there were 20 departures a day, between 7:00 AM and 8:15 PM; the fastest trip takes about 2 h 30 min.
Bus lines on the Houston–Austin route
RedCoach
Where you leave from and arrive
Most departures leave from 605 Gray St; Austin has several drop-off points.
Heading to UT?
Some departures stop next to the University of Texas (300 W 21st St). Pick one of those if you are going to campus and skip the ride from downtown.
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Reclining seats, air conditioning and Wi-Fi on most departures. On BUZ you can compare what each bus line includes before you book, since tickets at the same price don’t always include the same.
Quick answers about this route
From $28.48 USD, depending on time, bus line and availability. Check the live price on BUZ before you book.
From downtown Houston (605 Gray St or 904 Dallas St) or Cypress, depending on the bus line.
About 2 h 30 min on the fastest departures; some take up to 5 h 40 min.
On the November 2026 dates we checked on BUZ there were 20 departures a day, from 7:00 AM to 8:15 PM.
FlixBus and RedCoach run the departures you can book on BUZ today.
On BUZ you pay online with a credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express), Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your e-ticket arrives by email as soon as you book.
For weekends, holidays and school breaks, yes: those are the busiest days and the most convenient departures sell out first.
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