With a population of 93,847, The Woodlands is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The Woodlands deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to The Woodlands, you’ll arrive at Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 14 miles from the city center.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Woodlands. The train journey from The Woodlands to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $63 for a 5h 54m trip.
Another option to get to The Woodlands is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 197 miles from The Woodlands. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Woodlands, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to The Woodlands takes 175 miles and will cost you around $25. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.
Renting a car in The Woodlands costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in The Woodlands (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in The Woodlands is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.