Users have expressed positive experiences with the service, noting that it was fast, felt safe, and maintained cleanliness. Additionally, they appreciated the spaciousness of the bus and commended the driver for staying on task. However, some users mentioned discomfort due to non-reclining seats and issues with footrests near toilets.
FlixBus Austin Houston recent customer reviews
Everything was great: the bus was on time, spacious, the driver was funny, and the bathroom was functional.
5 out of 5 stars
Bella S.
It was fast and felt safe. I didn’t love that I sat by the toilet, my seat didn’t recline and my footrest didn’t come down.
4 out of 5 stars
Tonni C.
The driver was not very inviting, very rude and aggressive. The bus was dirty and way behind schedule.
According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by Bud. They mention that their trips were cancelled and they received information late. Additionally, they had difficulties reaching customer service and received vouchers that cannot be used. However, some positive feedback mentions professional drivers and lateness due to weather conditions for RedCoach, which receives a rating above 90%. There are also suggestions for improvement regarding pick-up spots lacking clear information.
RedCoach Austin Houston recent customer reviews
This was my first time taking redcoach from Austin to Houston. When tracking my bus, it seemed like it went to the UT stop first and then missed our stop entirely, heading out to East Austin on the route to Houston. When I called for help after waiting 45 minutes, they said it was just a “tracking error” on the map and that the bus would be there in fifteen minutes without explaining why it took an hour to get to our stop in the first place, just blaming it on bad traffic. It was a Sunday morning. There was no “bad traffic”. And then our ability to track the bus turned off right a few minutes before the tracking had previously said it was going to arrive. Thankfully, the bus finally arrived 70 minutes after its scheduled arrival time, but they gave us no refunds or apology. The chairs were comfy, though.
1 out of 5 stars
Jj W.
Took an hour once I was on the bus just to leave town because we had to retrace our steps to get more folks missed the first time, bus was freezing, driver ran a red light and didn't yield to a fire truck. Driver pulled over to the side of the highway once during the journey then also turned around once to take another highway. 4:40-7:40 bus got in past 9.
2 out of 5 stars
Sloan R.
Very nice servcie and driver was friendly. We had seats at the rear, near the toilet and the exhaust vent cover in the toilet was loose and made quite a racket during the trip everybtime the bus braked or accelarated.
Based on 155 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the value for money but often complained with the timeliness. Tornado Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $122
Based on 88 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3.5 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $176, with the trip lasting on average 345.
Greyhound Austin Houston recent customer reviews
I never had the chane to aboard the travel and missed a very important appointment and was suspended from the event unfortunately for three months thanks be to greyhound it was a total disaster i let my kids down this Christmas because of the appointment i missed it hurts and is an unpleasant feeling i just want to yell to the top of my lungs I've even let my spouse down as well because of the lack of assistance i received as a first time traveler from Houston by way of greyhound
1 out of 5 stars
Ellery H.
I bought a ticket to arrive in Houston and was directed on a bus to San Antonio. Once I arrived there I wanted to get on a bus to Houston and was told there was nothing that could be done, even though I already paid for a ticket to Houston.
1 out of 5 stars
Habel A.
Im very dissapointed. I traveled from Austin to Houston, and I wanted to leave my luggage for 12 hours in the station (i had a plane next moring to cath) and i had to buy another ticket to leave the luggage, so I paid almost a 30 dollars for the storrage.
Based on 33 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Valley Transit ticket prices on this trip start at $139
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Houston, US by bus
How far is Austin from Houston?
The distance between Austin and Houston is around 237 km (147 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Austin to Houston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Austin, and end it at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-16
$51
11-17
$42
Today
$39
11-19
$37
11-20
$41
11-21
$57
11-22
$47
11-23
$48
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $37
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Houston, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $37 to $130 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-19.
Usually Tornado Bus, RedCoach will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $37
