There are 7 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, 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 from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAH - MSY
2h 6m$673–922Bus via Houston Bus Station
cheapest- 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
10h 43m$58–110Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HOU - MSY
4h 15m$95–607Bus
- 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 / ...
9h 25m$61–103Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
12h 30m$118–249Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to Metairie332.9 mi
5h 52mDrive 332.9 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairiecar 332.9 mi
5h 52m$61–88
Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie is to bus via Houston Bus Station which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $650 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Bush IAH Terminal C and arriving at Airline @ E of Causeway via Downtown Houston and Tulane @ Loyola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Cemeteries Transit Center via UPT Streetcar Bay 1 and Canal at N. Rampart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Metairie is 313 miles. The road distance is 334.8 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, depart from Bush IAH Terminal C station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $650 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 25m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Metairie, LA, USA?
United Airlines flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Airline @ E of Causeway via Pierce St @ Travis St, Downtown Houston, New Orleans Bus Station, UPT Streetcar Bay 1, Tulane Station, and Tulane @ Loyola in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
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 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
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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to Metairie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, arrive at Pierce St @ Travis St station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Metairie.
There are 897+ hotels available in Metairie.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and Metairie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.