There are 9 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Covington by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or rideshare
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Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAH - MSY
- Take the taxi from New-Orleans-Airport-MSY to Covingtontaxi
2h 7m$767–1,040Drive 325.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Covingtoncar 325.8 mi
5h 44m$60–86Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HOU - MSY
- Take the taxi from New-Orleans-Airport-MSY to Covingtontaxi
4h 16m$189–725Bus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Hammondbus Houston
8h$130–171Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus 102
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Slidell Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Slidell Station to Covingtontaxi
13h 52m$184–343Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)plane IAH - PIB
- Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Covingtoncar
3h 24m$72–364Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane IAH - GPT
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Slidellbus
- Take the taxi from Slidell to Covingtontaxi
4h 9m$186–574Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus 102
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Slidellbus
- Take the taxi from Slidell to Covingtontaxi
11h 35m$120–191Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to Covington325.8 mi
5h 44m
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Covington is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Covington is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 7m and costs $750 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Covington. However, there are services departing from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd and arriving at Hammond via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Covington is 348 miles. The road distance is 327.7 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Covington without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Covington, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Covington bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Covington bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Hammond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Covington is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Covington.
There are 28+ hotels available in Covington.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Covington, LA, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Hammond twice daily. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Slidell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Hammond
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Gulfport to Slidell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Slidell
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $60–120
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 504-822-3800
United Cabs
- Phone
- +1 504-522-9771
- Website
- unitedcabs.com
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 504-822-3800
United Cabs
- Phone
- +1 504-522-9771
- Website
- unitedcabs.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and Covington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










