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How to get fromHouston to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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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
    4h 51m
    $131–601

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

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    6h 55m
    $106–479

  3. 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 43m
    $242–425

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    37h 38m
    $525–1,080

  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 13m
    $193–424

  6. 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 3m
    $344–560

  7. Drive 1,519.6 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 1,519.6 mi
    24h 34m
    $278–401

Houston to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,397 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), 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 Terminal 1 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, Florence / Malabar, LAX / Metro Transit Center, and Metro Transit Center Bay 2 in around 27h 43m.

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