There are 3 ways to get from Houston to Lamar University by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Houston to Beaumont Stationtrain Sunset Limited
1h 52m$44–76Drive 86.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston to Lamar Universitycar 86.1 mi
1h 31m$16–23Line 020 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Magnolia Transit Centerbus 020
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Beaumontbus Houston
2h 52m$63–83
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Lamar University is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Lamar University is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Lamar University. However, there are services departing from Louisiana St @ Preston St and arriving at Beaumont via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Lamar University station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Beaumont Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Houston and Lamar University is 88 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Lamar University without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Houston to Lamar University, including transfers.
Houston to Lamar University bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, depart from Louisiana St @ Preston St station.
Houston to Lamar University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Lamar University is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 020 bus and bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Lamar University, TX, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Beaumont Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Lamar University via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Beaumont in around 2h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to Beaumont Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Magnolia Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Beaumont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Lamar University bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, arrive at Magnolia Transit Center station.
Houston to Lamar University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Beaumont Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Lamar University is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Houston to Lamar University.
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