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How to get fromIrvine to Downtown Houstonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Downtown Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SNA - IAH
    4h 41m
    $210–613

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    7h 12m
    $115–479

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    33h 30m
    $300–378

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    37h 48m
    $429–962

  5. Drive  1,493.5 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Downtown Houstoncar car 1,493.5 mi
    24h 6m
    $273–394

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    7h 29m
    $200–441

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240
    40h 47m
    $256–431

Irvine to Downtown Houston by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,369 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Downtown Houston, TX, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Downtown Houston via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, and Houston Ave @ White Oak Dr in around 33h 30m.

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