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How to get there
Where to stay
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Bastrop travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bastrop

With a population of 7,218, Bastrop is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Bastrop deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bastrop

If you’re looking for affordable options, Piney Creek Chop House (703 Chestnut St) and Casa Chapala Mexican Restaurant- Bastrop (1800 Walnut St) are great picks.

When to visit Bastrop

Bastrop in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bastrop in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bastrop

Plane

Although Bastrop doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 22 miles from Bastrop. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bastrop departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bastrop. The train journey from Bastrop to Dallas takes 6h 35m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from El Paso, expect to pay about $102 for a 16h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bastrop is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 119 miles from Bastrop. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bastrop, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Bastrop takes 80 miles and will cost you around $62. From Houston, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Bastrop doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 22 miles from Bastrop. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bastrop departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bastrop. The train journey from Bastrop to Dallas takes 6h 35m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from El Paso, expect to pay about $102 for a 16h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bastrop is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 119 miles from Bastrop. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bastrop, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Bastrop takes 80 miles and will cost you around $62. From Houston, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Bastrop

GRKKilleen Fort Hood Regional
SATSan Antonio
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Bastrop

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bastrop

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Bastrop and Quality Inn Bastrop.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bastrop

Most booked hotels in Bastrop

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bastrop
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 252 reviews)
$127+
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Best Western Bastrop Pines Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 231 reviews)
$110+
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Comfort Suites Bastrop
3 stars
Excellent (8, 448 reviews)
$105+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Bastrop
2 stars
Good (7.9, 408 reviews)
$144+
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Quality Inn Bastrop
2 stars
Good (7.7, 403 reviews)
$84+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Bastrop
2 stars
Good (6.2, 535 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Bastrop

Renting a car in Bastrop costs $131 per day, on average, or $262 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Austin Bergstrom.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bastrop (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bastrop, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bastrop costs $131 per day, on average, or $262 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Austin Bergstrom.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bastrop (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bastrop, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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