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How to get fromHouston to Gretnaby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    6h 40m
    $56–90

  2. Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    9h 3m
    $53–104

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    9h 59m
    $122–239

  4. Drive 351.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Gretnacar car 351.5 mi
    5h 54m
    $65–93

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane HOU - MSY
    2. Take the bus from Tulane @ Loyola to Westbank Expressway @ Evergreenbus bus
    4h 24m
    $83–556

  6. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane IAH - MSY
    4h 53m
    $65–399

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)plane plane IAH - PIB
    2. Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Gretnacar car
    5h 26m
    $81–389

Houston to Gretna by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Gretna, LA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–240 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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