Location Advantages

College Station is strategically located in the heart of the Texas Triangle, providing businesses access to Houston, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio within a three-hour drive. Anchored by Texas A&M University, the city offers a world-class talent pipeline, research-driven innovation ecosystem, competitive operating costs, available development sites, and an exceptional quality of life—making it one of Texas' premier locations for business investment and growth. The recently expanded State Highway 249 (Aggie Expressway) offers faster connections for Texas A&M University and businesses to Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Port of Houston, and the Texas Medical Center.

Map of Texas showing College Station location
3 Hours from Dallas Fort Worth, 1.5 Hours from Houston, 3 Hours from San Antonio, 2 Hours from Austin

Houston

Approximately 1.5 hours

Austin

Approximately 2 hours

Dallas-Fort Worth

Approximately 3 hours

San Antonio

Approximately 3 hours

Easterwood Airport provides global connectivity with nonstop flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Airport, offering easy access to destinations worldwide. With TSA PreCheck available and security wait times under 15 minutes, your travel experience is quick and efficient.

Located just eight minutes from Kyle Field, home of the Fightin’ Texas Aggies, the airport features ample on-site parking, placing you just steps away from your gate. The airport’s General Aviation Gateway offers a 7,000-foot runway, along with premium services such as secure parking, catering, ramp-side vehicle access, hangar space, and more. The new 30,000-square-foot hangar and 8,000-square-foot terminal provide the highest level of comfort and convenience for private aviation.

Nearby Airports with State-of-the-Art Amenities

Travel to and from College Station is easy and convenient for businesses, with six major airports located within approximately three hours:

Businesses needing to ship worldwide can stay connected in College Station. The city is within 250 miles of several major U.S. seaports and is just 95 miles from the largest seaport in Texas, the Port of Houston.

Nearby Seaports

College Station is served by the Union Pacific Railroad, providing reliable freight rail access that connects local businesses to major markets across Texas, the United States, and international ports. This Class I rail network supports the efficient movement of industrial goods, agricultural products, and manufactured materials, enhancing supply chain connectivity for companies operating in College Station.

College Station boasts the 7th-largest transit system in Texas, thanks to its combined multi-city bus system and A&M’s extensive bus network, which also leads the state with the highest number of rides per person. Additionally, the city offers a wealth of ride-share options, providing convenient transportation options throughout the area.

The City of College Station was the first in Texas to implement Automatic Traffic Signal Performance Measure (ATSPM) software, a cutting-edge system designed to monitor, assess, and enhance traffic flow, particularly during periods of high congestion. This system helps reduce overall drive-times, no matter the events or traffic volume. Additionally, College Station is located just 30 minutes from the proposed High-Speed Rail midpoint station in Roans Prairie, which will connect Houston and Dallas. The nearby rail stop will provide residents and businesses with fast and easy access to larger markets.