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How to get fromHouston to El Pasoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to El Paso by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane HOU - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    5h 1m
    $253–1,327

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    10h 10m
    $120–260

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to El Paso Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    19h 30m
    $270–550

  4. Drive 735.3 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to El Pasocar car 735.3 mi
    11h 12m
    $135–194

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane IAH - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    5h 43m
    $195–930

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Abraham González International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abraham González International Airport (CJS)plane plane IAH - CJS
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    8h 59m
    $164–315

  7. Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    16h 8m
    $121–232

Houston to El Paso by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to El Paso Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $270–550 and the journey takes 19h 30m.

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