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How to get fromHouston Airport (IAH) to El Pasoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to El Paso by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane IAH - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    3h 45m
    $188–879

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    12h 24m
    $124–266

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

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane HOU - ELP
    3. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    5h 49m
    $266–1,331

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to El Paso Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    19h 45m
    $259–545

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Abraham González International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abraham González International Airport (CJS)plane plane IAH - CJS
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    6h
    $180–305

  6. Bus via Houston Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus bus 102
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    16h 33m
    $127–241

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus bus 102
    2. Take the train from Houston to El Paso Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    21h 32m
    $264–555

  8. Drive 736.8 mi

    1. Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to El Pasocar car 736.8 mi
    11h 28m
    $135–195

Houston Airport (IAH) to El Paso by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to El Paso Station via Milam St @ Texas Ave, Louisiana St @ Prairie St, Franklin St @ Mentor, Houston, and San Antonio Station in around 19h 45m.

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