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

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to La Jolla by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - SAN
    6h 3m
    $193–906

  2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAH - SAN
    6h 41m
    $135–389

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus bus
    31h 47m
    $262–461

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    41h 11m
    $579–1,158

  5. Drive 1,463.6 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to La Jollacar car 1,463.6 mi
    22h 34m
    $268–386

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    41h 29m
    $275–489

Houston to La Jolla by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration41h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,337.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Silverado St & Herschel Av via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Huntington Park, San Diego, and Old Town Transit Center in around 31h 47m.

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