How to get from Austin to Houston
2 ways, 236 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 44m | $21–29 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 44m | $420–570 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Austin to Houston?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 44m door to door. The straight-line distance is 236 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Austin to Houston?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $21. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Houston from Austin by road?
- About 261 km, roughly 3h 44m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $21–29; tolls and parking are extra.