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

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Long Beach by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAH - SNA
    4h 4m
    $263–675

  2. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    6h 51m
    $106–477

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus bus 102
    2. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to Artesia Stationbus bus 60
    29h 28m
    $247–430

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    39h 45m
    $506–1,107

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    4h 40m
    $194–417

  6. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    6h 59m
    $138–611

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IAH - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $152–474

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAH - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    7h 5m
    $146–627

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus bus 102
    2. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    37h 40m
    $341–557

  10. Drive 1,509.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Long Beachcar car 1,509.7 mi
    24h 43m
    $276–398

Houston Airport (IAH) to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration39h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,366.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to 1st & Shelter G S via Milam St @ Texas Ave, Capitol St @ Smith St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, Pacific / Florence, and Artesia Station Bay 3 in around 29h 28m.

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