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

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to El Paso, TX by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane HOU - ELP
    3h 27m
    $264–1,330

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    10h 19m
    $120–260

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to El Paso Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    19h 48m
    $260–550

  4. Drive 735.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to El Paso, TXcar car 735.5 mi
    11h 14m
    $135–194

  5. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane IAH - ELP
    4h 4m
    $186–933

  6. Bus via Houston Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    16h 17m
    $161–232

Houston to El Paso, TX by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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