Perjalanan dari area permukiman yang semarak di Houston menuju kampus yang indah di College Station adalah perjalanan yang umum dilakukan oleh mahasiswa maupun para profesional. Shuttle College Station ke Houston Kendaraan kami membuat rute sejauh 90 mil ini terasa lancar dan bebas stres, biasanya hanya memakan waktu sekitar satu jam lebih sedikit melalui jalur interstate langsung. Baik Anda sedang menuju atau kembali dari kampus Texas A&M, kami memastikan Anda mendapatkan perjalanan yang nyaman.

Banyak pelanggan setia kami adalah mahasiswa yang bolak-balik antara rumah mereka di daerah pinggiran Houston seperti Bellaire dan River Oaks dengan pusat akademik di College Station. Bagi pelancong bisnis, rute ini menghubungkan gedung-gedung pencakar langit di pusat kota Houston dengan fasilitas penelitian di Texas A&M University. Merencanakan perjalanan lain? Kunjungi halaman shuttle Dallas ke College Station kami untuk detail layanan dengan tarif flat dan pemesanan online.

Apakah Anda menyediakan waktu penjemputan yang fleksibel untuk penerbangan yang mengalami keterlambatan?

Ya, kami memantau status penerbangan Anda dan menyesuaikan waktu penjemputan sesuai dengan itu untuk memastikan Anda tidak pernah ketinggalan shuttle. Berencana melakukan perjalanan lain? Kunjungi halaman layanan shuttle darat College Station kami untuk detail layanan tarif tetap dan pemesanan online.

Bagaimana tarifnya dibandingkan dengan pilihan lain?

Tarif rata-rata sekitar $235 bersaing dengan layanan taksi dan menawarkan kenyamanan tambahan berupa layanan door-to-door untuk kedua ujung perjalanan Anda. Berencana melakukan perjalanan lain? Kunjungi halaman shuttle College Station ke Dallas kami untuk detail layanan tarif tetap dan pemesanan online.

Houston ke College Station: Detail Rute, Tarif, dan Tips Perjalanan

Koridor Houston-ke-College-Station adalah salah satu rute rutin Texas Shuttle kami — sekitar 90 mil jalan satu arah, dari pintu ke pintu, biasanya 90 menit hingga 2 jam tergantung titik penjemputan dan pengantaran tepat Anda. Berdasarkan perjalanan Texas Shuttle yang baru saja selesai antara Houston dan College Station (n=440 perjalanan selesai), berikut adalah yang benar-benar dibayarkan penumpang dan yang perlu diantisipasi:

  • Sedan (1–2 penumpang) — 379 perjalanan sedan yang selesai rata-rata sekitar $216.
  • SUV Besar (4–7 penumpang) — 52 perjalanan SUV yang selesai rata-rata sekitar $327.
  • Keseluruhan — tarif perjalanan yang selesai berkisar dari $129 hingga $833 dengan rata-rata $238; jarak tempuh rata-rata yang tercatat adalah 90 mil.

Tarif kami flat dari pintu ke pintu — harga yang Anda lihat di alat pemesanan adalah totalnya, tanpa biaya tambahan bahan bakar atau biaya akses bandara yang ditambahkan belakangan. Perjalanan pulang-pergi dengan kode promo ONLINE hemat 10%.

Area penjemputan di kedua ujung rute

Kami menjemput dari alamat mana pun di area Houston: kedatangan di IAH dan Hobby, hotel di pusat kota, Energy Corridor, area Galleria, Texas Medical Center, serta pinggiran kota sisi barat seperti Katy dan Cinco Ranch. Di sisi College Station, kami melayani asrama dan hotel kampus Texas A&M, Easterwood Airport (CLL), Bryan, serta kawasan sekitarnya di Brazos County. Masukkan alamat lengkap jalan Anda saat memesan dan pengemudi akan datang sampai ke depan pintu.

Rute yang kami tempuh

Koridor utama kami adalah SH-249 ke arah Barat lanjut TX-6 ke arah Utara melalui Navasota (jalur yang diberikan dispatcher kami ke pengemudi di hampir setiap perjalanan), dengan US-290 ke arah Barat lanjut FM 974 / SH-6 sebagai jalur alternatif saat 249 macet. Hujan di sore hari hari kerja atau lalu lintas saat pertandingan kandang Texas A&M bisa membuat perjalanan lebih dari dua jam — pada akhir pekan hari pertandingan, kami sarankan waktu penjemputan 30–45 menit lebih awal dari estimasi standar.

Catatan perjalanan untuk keluarga Aggie

  • Hari pertandingan berjalan cepat. Lalu lintas Kyle Field memuncak 2 jam sebelum kick-off dan tepat setelah peluit akhir; kami mengatur jadwal menghindarinya.
  • Pelacakan penerbangan untuk perjalanan pulang dari bandara. Jika penerbangan Anda menuju IAH atau Hobby mengalami keterlambatan, petugas dispatch akan menyesuaikan waktu penjemputan secara otomatis.
  • Kursi mobil sesuai permintaan. Hukum Texas mewajibkan kursi keselamatan untuk anak di bawah 8 tahun atau tingginya di bawah 4'9" — minta saat pemesanan tanpa biaya tambahan yang mengejutkan.

Penumpang juga sering mengunjungi halaman shuttle College Station ke Houston untuk arah sebaliknya, dan rute College Station ke Austin kami menghubungkan Aggieland dengan Austin-Bergstrom.

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Telepon: (817) 403-6196

Berapa Biaya Shuttle dari Houston ke College Station?

Tarif pasti Anda bergantung pada alamat penjemputan dan kendaraan — alat pemesanan online menghitung harga untuk alamat apa pun secara instan dalam waktu kurang dari satu menit. Tidak ada pengganda harga lonjakan dan tidak ada biaya tersembunyi: harga yang dikutip adalah harga yang Anda bayar, terkunci saat Anda memesan.~$265, dan sebagian besar perjalanan berkisar antara $232 hingga $282. Harga pasti Anda bergantung pada alamat penjemputan dan kendaraan — alat pemesanan online menghitung harga untuk alamat apa pun secara instan, dan harga yang dikutip adalah harga yang Anda bayar.

Apa saja yang termasuk dalam setiap tarif

  • Satu harga total untuk seluruh kendaraan — bukan per orang
  • Tanpa harga lonjakan: tarif Anda terkunci begitu Anda memesan
  • Penerbangan dipantau untuk penjemputan di bandara — penerbangan yang terlambat tidak pernah dikenakan biaya tambahan
  • Perubahan tanggal, waktu, atau alamat selalu gratis
  • Dispatch 24/7: hubungi (817) 403-6196 dan orang sungguhan akan menjawab

Apakah tarifnya per orang atau untuk seluruh kendaraan?

Totalnya adalah untuk seluruh kendaraan, bukan per orang — jadi menambahkan teman perjalanan tidak menambah biaya apa pun dalam pemesanan yang sama.

Apakah Anda mengenakan harga lonjakan pada jam sibuk?

Tidak. Tarif didasarkan pada jarak tempuh dan sudah dikunci saat Anda memesan, jadi harga tidak akan berubah setelah reservasi dibuat.

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Houston to College Station: Buses, Drive Times, Stops & Costs (2025 Guide)

Last updated for the 2025 travel season. Schedules and fares on this corridor change frequently — always confirm the current timetable and price before you book.

The short answer: College Station, home of Texas A&M University, sits about 95 miles northwest of Houston. The fastest scheduled bus — RedCoach's direct service — covers the route in as little as 1 hour 20 minutes, while FlixBus budgets about 2 hours 5 minutes for its slightly longer 111-mile routing. Driving yourself takes roughly 90 minutes each way via US-290 and SH-6 (estimate). The most direct highway routing is about 95 miles — the same figure RedCoach uses for its bus route. FlixBus lists the same trip at approximately 111 miles because its coaches follow a longer path with pickup stops around the Houston metro before pointing northwest. Either way, you leave Harris County behind, cross farmland and small towns such as Hempstead and Navasota, and enter Brazos County on SH-6.

On time: the quickest bus takes 1 hour 20 minutes, FlixBus plans around 2 hours 5 minutes, and driving runs about an hour and a half in normal traffic (estimate). Confirm live pricing when you search schedules.

Bus Services Connecting Houston and College Station

RedCoach: The Direct, Time-Saving Option

RedCoach runs the quickest scheduled service on the corridor — a 95-mile route its schedule page clocks at 1 hour 20 minutes on the fastest trips. Capacity is limited: the carrier lists one departure per day, with the first (and currently only) bus at 1:45 pm, and approximately one service each Sunday. Starting fares have recently been in the mid-$20s (estimate). A perk for suburban travelers: you don't have to go downtown. RedCoach picks up at an H-E-B fuel station at 18611 Eastfield Dr in Webster (handy for the Clear Lake area), at the Target at 16300 Southwest Fwy in Sugar Land, and at 25108 Market Place Dr in Katy. Riders with questions can reach the carrier's English- and Spanish-speaking support line by WhatsApp/SMS at (321) 342-3063, per its posted notices.

FlixBus: One Daily Departure, a Huge Network

FlixBus schedules one connection per day, departing Houston at 10:00 am, with the fastest trips taking about 2 hours 5 minutes over its roughly 111-mile routing. Part of a network spanning more than 8,000 destinations in over 40 countries, FlixBus makes College Station a gateway: seven onward destinations are reachable from town, including Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth. Baggage allowance is generous for the price — one carry-on up to 7 kg plus one checked bag up to 20 kg at no extra charge. Environmentally conscious riders can tick the "CO2 compensation" box at checkout, with the carrier directing those funds toward sustainable-mobility projects.

What Types of Buses Travel from Houston to College Station?

Both carriers use full-size motorcoaches rather than transit buses or vans. RedCoach positions itself as a premium operator and invites riders to "get to know its buses" — service class and onboard amenities can vary by departure, so check the fleet details for your date. FlixBus runs its recognizable green coaches, with equipment and amenities differing by route and day. Because neither carrier guarantees a specific vehicle, treat advertised amenities as typical rather than promised.

Bus Stops: Where to Board in Houston and Where You Arrive in College Station

Houston Departure Points

  • 808 Jefferson St, 77002 (RedCoach). A central downtown stop, within a short ride of downtown hotels and businesses — easiest for travelers staying in the city core.
  • Greyhound station, 7000 Harrisburg Blvd, 77011 (FlixBus). Per FlixBus, the bus boards inside the Greyhound station in Houston's East End.
  • 605 Gray St, 77002 (FlixBus). The Downtown Houston (Gray St.) stop boards in the parking lot at 605 Gray St, just south of the downtown core.
  • Webster / Clear Lake — H-E-B gas station, 18611 Eastfield Dr (RedCoach). Saves Bay Area Houston and NASA–corridor riders the drive downtown.
  • Sugar Land — Target, 16300 Southwest Fwy, 77479 (RedCoach). Convenient for Fort Bend County travelers.
  • Katy — 25108 Market Place Dr, 77494 (RedCoach). The easy board point for west Houston and Katy residents.

Tip: the suburban RedCoach stops are curbside locations at retail businesses, not staffed terminals — arrive 15 minutes early and don't count on a waiting room.

College Station Arrival Points

  • 188 Bizzell Street, 77843 (RedCoach). This is the Texas A&M University stop — you step off on campus, an easy walk to the heart of Aggieland and close to Kyle Field.
  • 105 Dominik Drive, 77840 (FlixBus). FlixBus instructs riders to board and deboard along the grassy curb in the vacant parking lot directly adjacent to the Whataburger — a short ride from the University Drive corridor.

RedCoach bus stop at 188 Bizzell Street on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, TX

Driving Directions from Houston to College Station

The workhorse route is simple. Take US-290 West out of Houston toward Austin; when you reach Hempstead, exit onto SH-6 North. State Highway 6 carries you through Navasota, across the Brazos River bottom, and into Brazos County as the Earl Rudder Freeway, running along the west side of College Station before continuing toward Bryan. Expect roughly 95–100 miles and about 90 minutes door to door in normal conditions (estimate). For live turn-by-turn directions, search "directions from Houston, Texas 77002 to College Station, TX" in MapQuest or your preferred maps app, which will layer in current traffic.

Timing matters more than route. On Aggie home-game weekends, SH-6 and the University Drive and Texas Avenue corridors back up for hours before and after kickoff — the busiest business districts in town on those days. Once on campus, event-day parking rules are strictly enforced, so check Texas A&M Transportation Services guidance before driving to a game.

How Much Does the Trip Cost?

For budgeting only — these are estimates, not quotes. Driving a roughly 190-mile round trip means fuel plus wear and campus or hotel parking; split among three or four people, it can undercut per-person bus fares (estimate). Reserved shuttle pricing is quote-based, so request current rates from Texas Shuttle. The value math is straightforward: solo travelers usually win on the bus, while families with coolers, luggage, and a game-day itinerary often find the car worth it.

Making the Most of a Day in College Station

If you're riding in rather than driving, everything worth seeing clusters conveniently. Kyle Field dominates the campus skyline; the Northgate district just across the tracks from campus packs bars, restaurants, and coffee shops into a few walkable blocks. Century Square on University Drive adds more restaurants and café options, and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum sits on the campus' western edge. With extra time, locals point visitors to Wolf Pen Creek Park, Lake Bryan, and Messina Hof Winery in neighboring Bryan. Treat these as estimates: final prices vary by date, time, and availability, and holidays or game days typically price higher. Search your specific travel date for the real number.

How long does it take to get from Houston to College Station?

The fastest bus — RedCoach's direct service — takes 1 hour 20 minutes for the 95-mile route. FlixBus plans about 2 hours 5 minutes on its 111-mile routing. Driving takes roughly 90 minutes each way, traffic permitting.

How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and College Station?

Few, at present. Each carrier operates about one departure per day — RedCoach at 1:45 pm and FlixBus at 10:00 am. Because schedules change seasonally, verify the current timetable before finalizing plans.

What types of buses travel from Houston to College Station?

Full-size motorcoaches on both carriers. RedCoach leans premium and publishes fleet information by class of service; FlixBus runs its signature green coaches. Amenities vary by vehicle and departure date, so confirm what's on your bus when booking.

Where do I catch the bus in Houston?

RedCoach boards at 808 Jefferson St downtown, plus suburban stops at an H-E-B fuel station in Webster, a Target on the Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, and 25108 Market Place Dr in Katy. FlixBus boards inside the Greyhound station at 7000 Harrisburg Blvd and in the parking lot at 605 Gray St.

Where do buses drop off in College Station?

RedCoach arrives at 188 Bizzell Street (zip 77843), on the Texas A&M campus. FlixBus stops at 105 Dominik Drive (77840), along the grassy curb next to the Whataburger in a vacant parking lot.

Is the bus or driving better for this trip?

For solo travelers, the bus usually delivers the best value once fuel and parking are counted. For groups of three or more, splitting gas on the roughly 190-mile round trip can be cheaper — and having a car in College Station, where attractions are spread between campus, Bryan, and Lake Bryan, adds real convenience.

Explore Popular Routes from Houston

College Station is one leg of a busy Houston shuttle network. If your Texas travels continue, see our guides to Houston to Austin, Houston to Dallas, and Houston to San Antonio. From College Station itself, FlixBus can carry you onward to Dallas, Fort Worth, and other cities. One heads-up if you're connecting farther north on RedCoach: the carrier has announced that its Frisco stop now operates from the Mobil fuel station at 5293 State Hwy 121, The Colony, TX 75056, effective Friday the 18th, per its posted notice.

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Houston to College Station: Buses, Drive Times, Stops & Costs (2025 Guide)

Last updated for the 2025 travel season. Schedules and fares on this corridor change frequently — always confirm the current timetable and price before you book.

The short answer: College Station, home of Texas A&M University, sits about 95 miles northwest of Houston. The fastest scheduled bus — RedCoach's direct service — covers the route in as little as 1 hour 20 minutes, while FlixBus budgets about 2 hours 5 minutes for its slightly longer 111-mile routing. Driving yourself takes roughly 90 minutes each way via US-290 and SH-6 (estimate). The most direct highway routing is about 95 miles — the same figure RedCoach uses for its bus route. FlixBus lists the same trip at approximately 111 miles because its coaches follow a longer path with pickup stops around the Houston metro before pointing northwest. Either way, you leave Harris County behind, cross farmland and small towns such as Hempstead and Navasota, and enter Brazos County on SH-6.

On time: the quickest bus takes 1 hour 20 minutes, FlixBus plans around 2 hours 5 minutes, and driving runs about an hour and a half in normal traffic (estimate). Confirm live pricing when you search schedules.

Bus Services Connecting Houston and College Station

RedCoach: The Direct, Time-Saving Option

RedCoach runs the quickest scheduled service on the corridor — a 95-mile route its schedule page clocks at 1 hour 20 minutes on the fastest trips. Capacity is limited: the carrier lists one departure per day, with the first (and currently only) bus at 1:45 pm, and approximately one service each Sunday. Starting fares have recently been in the mid-$20s (estimate). A perk for suburban travelers: you don't have to go downtown. RedCoach picks up at an H-E-B fuel station at 18611 Eastfield Dr in Webster (handy for the Clear Lake area), at the Target at 16300 Southwest Fwy in Sugar Land, and at 25108 Market Place Dr in Katy. Riders with questions can reach the carrier's English- and Spanish-speaking support line by WhatsApp/SMS at (321) 342-3063, per its posted notices.

FlixBus: One Daily Departure, a Huge Network

FlixBus schedules one connection per day, departing Houston at 10:00 am, with the fastest trips taking about 2 hours 5 minutes over its roughly 111-mile routing. Part of a network spanning more than 8,000 destinations in over 40 countries, FlixBus makes College Station a gateway: seven onward destinations are reachable from town, including Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth. Baggage allowance is generous for the price — one carry-on up to 7 kg plus one checked bag up to 20 kg at no extra charge. Environmentally conscious riders can tick the "CO2 compensation" box at checkout, with the carrier directing those funds toward sustainable-mobility projects.

What Types of Buses Travel from Houston to College Station?

Both carriers use full-size motorcoaches rather than transit buses or vans. RedCoach positions itself as a premium operator and invites riders to "get to know its buses" — service class and onboard amenities can vary by departure, so check the fleet details for your date. FlixBus runs its recognizable green coaches, with equipment and amenities differing by route and day. Because neither carrier guarantees a specific vehicle, treat advertised amenities as typical rather than promised.

Bus Stops: Where to Board in Houston and Where You Arrive in College Station

Houston Departure Points

  • 808 Jefferson St, 77002 (RedCoach). A central downtown stop, within a short ride of downtown hotels and businesses — easiest for travelers staying in the city core.
  • Greyhound station, 7000 Harrisburg Blvd, 77011 (FlixBus). Per FlixBus, the bus boards inside the Greyhound station in Houston's East End.
  • 605 Gray St, 77002 (FlixBus). The Downtown Houston (Gray St.) stop boards in the parking lot at 605 Gray St, just south of the downtown core.
  • Webster / Clear Lake — H-E-B gas station, 18611 Eastfield Dr (RedCoach). Saves Bay Area Houston and NASA–corridor riders the drive downtown.
  • Sugar Land — Target, 16300 Southwest Fwy, 77479 (RedCoach). Convenient for Fort Bend County travelers.
  • Katy — 25108 Market Place Dr, 77494 (RedCoach). The easy board point for west Houston and Katy residents.

Tip: the suburban RedCoach stops are curbside locations at retail businesses, not staffed terminals — arrive 15 minutes early and don't count on a waiting room.

College Station Arrival Points

  • 188 Bizzell Street, 77843 (RedCoach). This is the Texas A&M University stop — you step off on campus, an easy walk to the heart of Aggieland and close to Kyle Field.
  • 105 Dominik Drive, 77840 (FlixBus). FlixBus instructs riders to board and deboard along the grassy curb in the vacant parking lot directly adjacent to the Whataburger — a short ride from the University Drive corridor.

RedCoach bus stop at 188 Bizzell Street on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, TX

Driving Directions from Houston to College Station

The workhorse route is simple. Take US-290 West out of Houston toward Austin; when you reach Hempstead, exit onto SH-6 North. State Highway 6 carries you through Navasota, across the Brazos River bottom, and into Brazos County as the Earl Rudder Freeway, running along the west side of College Station before continuing toward Bryan. Expect roughly 95–100 miles and about 90 minutes door to door in normal conditions (estimate). For live turn-by-turn directions, search "directions from Houston, Texas 77002 to College Station, TX" in MapQuest or your preferred maps app, which will layer in current traffic.

Timing matters more than route. On Aggie home-game weekends, SH-6 and the University Drive and Texas Avenue corridors back up for hours before and after kickoff — the busiest business districts in town on those days. Once on campus, event-day parking rules are strictly enforced, so check Texas A&M Transportation Services guidance before driving to a game.

How Much Does the Trip Cost?

For budgeting only — these are estimates, not quotes. Driving a roughly 190-mile round trip means fuel plus wear and campus or hotel parking; split among three or four people, it can undercut per-person bus fares (estimate). Reserved shuttle pricing is quote-based, so request current rates from Texas Shuttle. The value math is straightforward: solo travelers usually win on the bus, while families with coolers, luggage, and a game-day itinerary often find the car worth it.

Making the Most of a Day in College Station

If you're riding in rather than driving, everything worth seeing clusters conveniently. Kyle Field dominates the campus skyline; the Northgate district just across the tracks from campus packs bars, restaurants, and coffee shops into a few walkable blocks. Century Square on University Drive adds more restaurants and café options, and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum sits on the campus' western edge. With extra time, locals point visitors to Wolf Pen Creek Park, Lake Bryan, and Messina Hof Winery in neighboring Bryan. Treat these as estimates: final prices vary by date, time, and availability, and holidays or game days typically price higher. Search your specific travel date for the real number.

How long does it take to get from Houston to College Station?

The fastest bus — RedCoach's direct service — takes 1 hour 20 minutes for the 95-mile route. FlixBus plans about 2 hours 5 minutes on its 111-mile routing. Driving takes roughly 90 minutes each way, traffic permitting.

How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and College Station?

Few, at present. Each carrier operates about one departure per day — RedCoach at 1:45 pm and FlixBus at 10:00 am. Because schedules change seasonally, verify the current timetable before finalizing plans.

What types of buses travel from Houston to College Station?

Full-size motorcoaches on both carriers. RedCoach leans premium and publishes fleet information by class of service; FlixBus runs its signature green coaches. Amenities vary by vehicle and departure date, so confirm what's on your bus when booking.

Where do I catch the bus in Houston?

RedCoach boards at 808 Jefferson St downtown, plus suburban stops at an H-E-B fuel station in Webster, a Target on the Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, and 25108 Market Place Dr in Katy. FlixBus boards inside the Greyhound station at 7000 Harrisburg Blvd and in the parking lot at 605 Gray St.

Where do buses drop off in College Station?

RedCoach arrives at 188 Bizzell Street (zip 77843), on the Texas A&M campus. FlixBus stops at 105 Dominik Drive (77840), along the grassy curb next to the Whataburger in a vacant parking lot.

Is the bus or driving better for this trip?

For solo travelers, the bus usually delivers the best value once fuel and parking are counted. For groups of three or more, splitting gas on the roughly 190-mile round trip can be cheaper — and having a car in College Station, where attractions are spread between campus, Bryan, and Lake Bryan, adds real convenience.

Explore Popular Routes from Houston

College Station is one leg of a busy Houston shuttle network. If your Texas travels continue, see our guides to Houston to Austin, Houston to Dallas, and Houston to San Antonio. From College Station itself, FlixBus can carry you onward to Dallas, Fort Worth, and other cities. One heads-up if you're connecting farther north on RedCoach: the carrier has announced that its Frisco stop now operates from the Mobil fuel station at 5293 State Hwy 121, The Colony, TX 75056, effective Friday the 18th, per its posted notice.

Ready to lock in a seat? These are estimates; final prices vary by date, time, and availability."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "How long does it take to get from Houston to College Station?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "The fastest bus, RedCoach's direct service, takes 1 hour 20 minutes for the 95-mile route. FlixBus takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. Driving takes roughly 90 minutes each way, traffic permitting."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and College Station?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "At the time of writing, each carrier operates about one departure per day: RedCoach at 1:45 pm and FlixBus at 10:00 am. Schedules change, so confirm before booking."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "What types of buses travel from Houston to College Station?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "Both carriers use full-size motorcoaches. RedCoach leans premium and publishes fleet details by class of service; FlixBus runs its signature green coaches. Amenities vary by vehicle and date."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "Where do I catch the bus in Houston?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "RedCoach boards at 808 Jefferson St downtown, with suburban stops at an H-E-B fuel station in Webster, a Target in Sugar Land, and 25108 Market Place Dr in Katy. FlixBus boards inside the Greyhound station at 7000 Harrisburg Blvd and in the parking lot at 605 Gray St."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "Where do buses drop off in College Station?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "RedCoach arrives at 188 Bizzell Street (77843) on the Texas A&M campus. FlixBus stops at 105 Dominik Drive (77840), along the grassy curb next to the Whataburger."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "Is the bus or driving better for this trip?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "For solo travelers, the bus usually offers the best value once fuel and parking are counted. For groups of three or more, splitting fuel on the roughly 190-mile round trip can be cheaper, and a car adds convenience in College Station."}} ] }, {"@type": "BusStop", "name": "RedCoach Houston Stop (808 Jefferson St)", "address": {"@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "808 Jefferson St", "addressLocality": "Houston", "addressRegion": "TX", "postalCode": "77002", "addressCountry": "US"}}, {"@type": "BusStop", "name": "Houston Bus Station (Greyhound) - FlixBus", "address": {"@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "7000 Harrisburg Blvd", "addressLocality": "Houston", "addressRegion": "TX", "postalCode": "77011", "addressCountry": "US"}}, {"@type": "BusStop", "name": "Downtown Houston (Gray St.) - FlixBus", "address": {"@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "605 Gray St", "addressLocality": "Houston", "addressRegion": "TX", "postalCode": "77002", "addressCountry": "US"}}, {"@type": "BusStop", "name": "RedCoach College Station Stop (Texas A&M University)", "address": {"@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "188 Bizzell Street", "addressLocality": "College Station", "addressRegion": "TX", "postalCode": "77843", "addressCountry": "US"}}, {"@type": "BusStop", "name": "FlixBus College Station Stop (Dominik Drive)", "address": {"@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "105 Dominik Drive", "addressLocality": "College Station", "addressRegion": "TX", "postalCode": "77840", "addressCountry": "US"}} ] }