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How to get fromHouston to LAX/Metro Transit Centerby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to LAX/Metro Transit Center by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    5h 13m
    $81–373

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus El Paso
    27h 35m
    $282–343

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    38h 8m
    $902–1,383

  4. Drive  1,518.3 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to LAX/Metro Transit Centercar car 1,518.3 mi
    24h 34m
    $278–401

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    5h 41m
    $163–406

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    6h 57m
    $96–427

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    35h 54m
    $370–511

Houston to LAX/Metro Transit Center by train, bus, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$902Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and LAX/Metro Transit Center, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to LAX / Metro Transit Center via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, and Florence / Malabar in around 27h 35m.

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