There are 7 ways to get from El Paso to Rice University by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Take the bus from Downtown El Paso to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárezbus
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane ELP - HOU
5h 44m$131–596Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001
16h 4m$123–191Bus via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus El Paso
13h 53m$171–182Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
19h 3m$226–568Drive 736.6 mi
- Drive from El Paso to Rice Universitycar 736.6 mi
11h 16m$135–195Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus
- Take the bus from Downtown El Paso to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárezbus
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ELP - IAH
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus
6h 37m$141–648Fly Abraham González International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane CJS - IAH
9h 9m$155–707
El Paso to Rice University by train, bus, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Rice University is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 16h 4m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Rice University is to bus and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso to Rice University. However, there are services departing from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and arriving at Pierce St @ Main St via N Main St @ Airline Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from El Paso station to Rice University. However, there are services departing from El Paso Station and arriving at Hermann Park/Rice U Stn SB via Downtown Transit Center Stn SB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
The distance between El Paso and Rice University is 719 miles. The road distance is 740.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to Rice University without a car is to bus via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr which takes 13h 53m and costs $170 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from El Paso to Rice University, including transfers.
El Paso to Rice University bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
El Paso to Rice University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso to Rice University is to bus via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr which takes 13h 53m and costs $170 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $600 and takes 19h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Rice University, 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 $220–600 and the journey takes 18h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from El Paso International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from El Paso International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from El Paso Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 915 235 8268
- Website
- Transborde Ruta Binacional
Bus from Downtown El Paso to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárez
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- Transborde Ruta Binacional
Bus from Downtown El Paso to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárez
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- Transborde Ruta Binacional
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Booking & Getting There
El Paso to Rice University bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr station.
Rice University is 1h ahead of El Paso. It is currently 9:32 PM in El Paso and 10:32 PM in Rice University.
El Paso to Rice University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Rice University is 741 miles. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from El Paso to Rice University.
There are 2177+ hotels available in Rice University.