There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Iowa by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
2h 39m$33–45Drive 155.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston to Iowacar 155.5 mi
2h 37m$29–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
3h 33m$46–96Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane IAH - LCH
3h 20m$49–307Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus Greyhound US0799
4h 17m$34–50Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane HOU - LCH
5h 54m$97–564
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Iowa is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Iowa is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Lake Charles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Iowa station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Lake Charles Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Houston and Iowa is 159 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Houston to Iowa, including transfers.
Houston to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Iowa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Iowa is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 3h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Iowa, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles 5 times a week. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Houston to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
Houston to Iowa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Iowa is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Houston to Iowa.
There are 95+ hotels available in Iowa.