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How to get fromCalifornia to Houston Airport (IAH)by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Houston Airport (IAH) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SNA - IAH
    3h 36m
    $222–662

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SAN - IAH
    4h 36m
    $132–605

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAN - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Hobby Airport to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Directbus bus
    6h 12m
    $214–957

  4. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    30h 4m
    $249–424

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    36h 22m
    $527–1,075

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    4h 55m
    $198–433

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ONT - IAH
    5h 35m
    $164–577

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Hobby Airport to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Directbus bus
    6h 25m
    $230–965

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Houston
    34h 32m
    $337–550

  10. Drive 1,509.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Houston Airport (IAH)car car 1,509.2 mi
    24h 34m
    $276–398

California to Houston Airport (IAH) by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,355.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between California, USA and Houston Airport (IAH), USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Bush IAH Terminal C via El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Travis St @ Jefferson St in around 30h 4m.

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