There are 4 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Waco (ACT)plane IAH - ACT
3h 20m$50–330Drive 182.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT)car 182.8 mi
3h 12m$34–49Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Waco Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1100
6h 51m$68–111Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to Waco-ACT182.8 mi
3h 12m
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Waco (ACT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT) is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT). However, there are services departing from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd and arriving at Waco Bus Stop via Houston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Waco Airport (ACT) is 159 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Waco (ACT), including transfers and time at the airport.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT) is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $50 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 6h 51m.
There is no direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport Airport to Waco Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 21m and has one stopover.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Waco Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Waco Airport (ACT), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Waco (ACT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Houston Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Waco via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to Waco-ACT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT) is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Waco Airport (ACT).
United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport Airport to Waco Airport.
There are 173+ hotels available in Waco Airport (ACT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and Waco Airport (ACT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


