There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Bloomington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane HOU - MSP
4h 31m$183–903Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IAH - MSP
5h$125–606Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus
28h 33m$246–384Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
34h 28m$471–970Drive 1,152.4 mi
- Drive from Houston to Bloomingtoncar 1,152.4 mi
19h 3m$211–304Bus via Irving
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus
29h 44m$228–380Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
40h$550–1,162
Houston to Bloomington by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Bloomington is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Bloomington is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Bloomington station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at I-35W & 98th St Station via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Tulsa and Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Bloomington station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Mall of America Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Chicago Union Station, Union Depot Station and U.S. Bank Stadium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.
The distance between Houston and Bloomington is 1078 miles. The road distance is 1159.1 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Bloomington without a car is to bus which takes 28h 33m and costs $240 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Houston to Bloomington, including transfers.
Houston to Bloomington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Bloomington is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $390 and takes 28h 33m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 40h.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?
Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to I-35W & 98th St Station via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Tulsa, Minneapolis, and Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group C in around 28h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $150–220
Bus from Tulsa to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Bloomington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Houston to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Bloomington is 1159 miles. It takes approximately 19h 3m to drive from Houston to Bloomington.
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