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How to get fromEl Paso, TX to Houstonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from El Paso, TX to Houston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Downtown El Paso to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ELP - HOU
    5h 32m
    $129–594

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    13h 5m
    $160–180

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    18h 33m
    $450–700

  4. Drive  735.6 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso, TX to Houstoncar car 735.6 mi
    11h 12m
    $135–194

  5. Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown El Paso to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ELP - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    5h 58m
    $139–646

  6. Fly Abraham González International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane CJS - IAH
    8h 41m
    $168–721

  7. Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    14h 53m
    $139–210

El Paso, TX to Houston by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr once daily. Tickets cost $160–180 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from El Paso Station to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $450–700 and the journey takes 18h 25m.

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