There are 9 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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.
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane IAH - LFT
1h 7m$54–313Fly to Shreveport
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shreveport (SHV)plane IAH - SHV
2h 35m$40–300Bus
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
8h 8m$58–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
11h 25m$114–245Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to New Orleans338.6 mi
5h 58mDrive 338.6 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to New Orleanscar 338.6 mi
5h 58m$62–90Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAH - MSY
1h 15m$650–950Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane IAH - LCH
1h 11m$49–297Bus via Houston Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus 102
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
9h 25m$55–106
Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana is to bus via Houston Bus Station which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana is to fly which takes 1h 7m and costs $50 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Bush IAH Terminal C and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Louisiana is 205 miles. The road distance is 340.5 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana without a car is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, depart from Bush IAH Terminal C station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana is to fly which takes 1h 7m and costs $50 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 8m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Louisiana, USA?
United Airlines flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to New Orleans Bus Station via Pierce St @ Travis St and Downtown Houston in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
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 Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shreveport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
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
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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, arrive at Pierce St @ Travis St station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Louisiana.
United Airlines offers flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Airport.
There are 1044+ hotels available in Louisiana.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and Louisiana. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.