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

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There are 6 ways to get from El Paso, TX to Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ELP - HOU
    2h 53m
    $216–1,030

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    13h 9m
    $120–260

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    18h 43m
    $260–550

  4. Drive 735.7 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso, TX to Houstoncar car 735.7 mi
    11h 13m
    $135–194

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

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ELP - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    3h 19m
    $136–632

  6. Bus via Houston Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    15h 44m
    $168–232

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 13h.

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