There are 8 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Gulf Shores by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Pensacola International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane IAH - PNS
- Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Gulf Shorestaxi
2h 44m$164–441Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Mobile Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane IAH - MOB
- Drive from Mobile-Airport-MOB to Gulf Shorescar
2h 51m$69–366Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane HOU - PNS
- Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Gulf Shorestaxi
4h 45m$194–595Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Mobilebus Houston
- Take the taxi from Mobile to Gulf Shorestaxi
11h 12m$175–231Train, taxi
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
- Take the taxi from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulf Shorestaxi
16h 4m$264–495Fly 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 Mobilebus
- Take the taxi from Mobile to Gulf Shorestaxi
4h 35m$206–594Bus, taxi via Mobile
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Mobile Bus Station to Gulf Shorestaxi
11h 41m$208–304Drive 503.5 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Gulf Shorescar 503.5 mi
8h 44m$92–133
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Gulf Shores is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Gulf Shores is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 44m and costs $160 - $450.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Gulf Shores is 529 miles. The road distance is 506.5 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Gulf Shores without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 12m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Gulf Shores, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Gulf Shores is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Gulf Shores.
There are 4500+ hotels available in Gulf Shores.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Gulf Shores, AL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Houston Airport (IAH) to Gulf Shores. However, you can fly to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) then take the taxi to Gulf Shores. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport (PNS), then take the taxi to Gulf Shores.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Pensacola International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Mobile Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Pensacola International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
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 Mobile Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- 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 Pierce St @ Travis St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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 Mobile
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Gulfport to Mobile
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $75–170
Able Shuttle and Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-607-0209
Choice Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-529-1806
- Website
- mychoicetaxi.com
Able Shuttle and Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-607-0209
Choice Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-529-1806
- Website
- mychoicetaxi.com
Beach Buggy Taxi
- Phone
- +1 228-1417
- Website
- taxibaldwincountyal.com
Allied Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +1-251-366-7084
Reliable Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-251-295-1284
- Website
- reliabletaxi10.com
United Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1-850-213-6344
- Website
- unitedairportshuttle.com
Allied Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +1-251-366-7084
Reliable Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-251-295-1284
- Website
- reliabletaxi10.com
United Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1-850-213-6344
- Website
- unitedairportshuttle.com
Beach Buggy Taxi
- Phone
- +1 228-1417
- Website
- taxibaldwincountyal.com
Allied Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +1-251-366-7084
Reliable Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-251-295-1284
- Website
- reliabletaxi10.com
United Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1-850-213-6344
- Website
- unitedairportshuttle.com
Allied Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +1-251-366-7084
Reliable Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-251-295-1284
- Website
- reliabletaxi10.com
United Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1-850-213-6344
- Website
- unitedairportshuttle.com
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