There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Louisiana by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HOU - MSY
2h 36m$81–551Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Shreveport
cheapest- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shreveport (SHV)plane IAH - SHV
4h 29m$43–314Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
6h 10m$50–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
9h 30m$120–240Drive 346.9 mi
- Drive from Houston to New Orleanscar 346.9 mi
5h 48m$64–92Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane IAH - LFT
3h 1m$54–327Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAH - MSY
3h 4m$63–394Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane IAH - LCH
3h 5m$49–307Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
8h 33m$51–102
Houston to Louisiana by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Louisiana is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Louisiana is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $80 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Houston and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Houston and Louisiana is 313 miles. The road distance is 348.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Louisiana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Houston to Louisiana, including transfers.
Houston to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Louisiana is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 6h 10m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Louisiana, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shreveport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Houston to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Louisiana is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Houston to Louisiana.
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