There are 7 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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 Meridian
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Meridian (MEI)plane IAH - MEI
1h 38m$75–366Fly to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)plane IAH - PIB
- Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Meridiancar
2h 44m$70–357Bus
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Meridian Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2211
11h 53m$88–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Meridian Union Stationtrain Crescent
16h 42m$174–385Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to Meridian491.9 mi
9h 15mDrive 491.9 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridiancar 491.9 mi
9h 15m$90–130Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane IAH - JAN
- Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus
4h 15m$109–408
Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs $75 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian. However, there are services departing from Bush IAH Terminal C and arriving at Meridian Bus Stop via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Meridian Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Meridian is 429 miles. The road distance is 494.8 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian without a car is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, depart from Bush IAH Terminal C station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 11h 53m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 16h 42m.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Meridian, MS, USA?
United Airlines flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Meridian (MEI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Meridian Bus Stop via Pierce St @ Travis St and Downtown Houston in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Meridian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
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 Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
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 Meridian Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to Meridian
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, arrive at Pierce St @ Travis St station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian is 495 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Meridian.
There are 20+ hotels available in Meridian.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and Meridian. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.