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How to get fromHouston Airport (IAH) to Palo Altoby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Palo Alto by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAH - SFO
    5h 3m
    $126–355

  2. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HOU - SJC
    7h 5m
    $221–964

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus bus 102
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    46h 14m
    $303–586

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus bus 102
    2. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    2d
    $553–1,164

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IAH - SJC
    6h 34m
    $169–493

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IAH - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    9h 17m
    $202–770

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

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IAH - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    8h 20m
    $184–533

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 2h
    $639–1,392

  9. Drive 1,861.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Palo Altocar car 1,861.2 mi
    30h 27m
    $340–491

Houston Airport (IAH) to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration46h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,653.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Pierce St @ Travis St, Downtown Houston, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 46h 14m.

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