Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to LAX/Metro Transit Center

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Houston to LAX/Metro Transit Center by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    5h 8m
    $131–653

  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 East Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    26h 4m
    $331–406

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    38h 8m
    $442–967

  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
    $183–416

  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 52m
    $146–657

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane HOU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $185–819

  8. 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
    $320–521

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houston to LAX/Metro Transit Center.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,399.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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) every 4 hours. 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, and East Los Angeles in around 26h 4m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers