Houston to Austin by bus
Austin lies 236 km (147 mi) west of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 29 min including stops, over roughly 288 km (179 mi) of road.
| Houston | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 974,447 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 73301–78799 |
Where to book buses from Houston to Austin
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Staying in Austin
Our booking partner lists 1,276+ places to stay in Austin (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 713 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (328), and 9 are five-star. Across 248 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 142,527 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Austin from Houston?
236 km (147 mi) in a straight line, west of Houston; by road roughly 288 km (179 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Austin by bus?
About 4 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Austin?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Austin?
Our booking partner lists 1,276+ places to stay in Austin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.