There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Carlsbad by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2212
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit Districtbus Greyhound US1184s
9h 13m$137–212Drive 378 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston to Carlsbadcar 378 mi
6h 54m$69–100Train, bus
- Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain Sunset Limited
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit Districtbus Greyhound US1184s
11h 41m$175–301Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane HOU - SJT
6h 14m$201–691Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Via Laredo
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit Districtbus Greyhound US1184s
9h 28m$140–220Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane IAH - SJT
6h 9m$173–504
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Carlsbad is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Concho Valley Transit District via San Antonio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Houston and Carlsbad is 452 miles. The road distance is 380.2 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Houston to Carlsbad, including transfers.
Houston to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Carlsbad is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $700 and takes 6h 14m.
Houston to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Carlsbad is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Houston to Carlsbad.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Carlsbad, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Carlsbad via San Antonio Bus Station and Concho Valley Transit District in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Angelo Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Angelo Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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 San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit District
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit District
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit District
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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