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How to get fromAlton to Houstonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    3h 21m
    $132–511

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 11m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus N2211
    22h 52m
    $183–293

  4. Drive  794.5 mi

    1. Drive from Alton to Houstoncar car 794.5 mi
    14h 36m
    $145–210

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane STL - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    3h 47m
    $342–1,013

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Downtown Houston via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 52m.

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