How long is the trip?

About three hours of driving each way, depending on traffic leaving each city.

How much does it cost?

Fares start around $19 one way when seats are shared. Private trips cost more.

The drive is about three hours. Here is how to make the trip without renting a car or waiting on a bus.

Kate

June 28, 2026 · Travel

Austin to Houston is roughly 165 miles. In normal traffic the drive runs about three hours each way.

Book a Hitch and get picked up near you. You skip the rental counter and the bus terminal, and you ride straight through.

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How long is the trip?: About three hours of driving each way, depending on traffic leaving each city.
How much does it cost?: Fares start around $19 one way when seats are shared. Private trips cost more.