There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Vail by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tucson (TUS)plane HOU - TUS
4h 22m$241–1,016Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tucson (TUS)plane IAH - TUS
4h 55m$183–719Bus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus Houston
- Take the bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus El Paso / ...
17h 46m$241–416Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
26h 31m$422–805Drive 1,032.1 mi
- Drive from Houston to Vailcar 1,032.1 mi
15h 46m$189–273Bus via Tucson
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001
- Take the bus from El Paso to Tucsonbus El Paso / ...
23h 8m$206–352
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tucson (TUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Vail is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 15h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Vail is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $240 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Vail. However, there are services departing from Capitol St @ Smith St and arriving at 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Vail station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 31m.
The distance between Houston and Vail is 976 miles. The road distance is 1038.1 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Vail without a car is to bus which takes 17h 46m and costs $240 - $420.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Houston to Vail, including transfers.
Houston to Vail bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr station.
Houston to Vail train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Vail is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $420 and takes 17h 46m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $850 and takes 26h 31m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Vail, AZ, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Vail via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, and 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson in around 17h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tucson via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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 El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from El Paso to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $50–75
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from El Paso to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Vail bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
Vail is 2h behind Houston. It is currently 4:02 PM in Houston and 2:02 PM in Vail.
Houston to Vail train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tucson Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Vail is 1038 miles. It takes approximately 15h 46m to drive from Houston to Vail.
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