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There are 5 ways to get from Ixtapa to Houston by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ZIH - IAH
    6h 14m
    $125–657

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Houstonbus bus
    29h 7m
    $198–269

  3. Drive  1,167.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ixtapa to Houstoncar car 1,167.9 mi
    21h 44m
    $214–308

  4. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ZIH - HOU
    8h 33m
    $135–655

  5. Bus via Santiago de Querétaro

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santiago de Querétaro to Houston Lockwoodbus bus
    31h 43m
    $241–267

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 969.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Ixtapa, Mexico and Houston, TX, USA?

United Airlines, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zihuatanejo to Smith St @ Texas Ave via Morelia, Houston, Hillcroft Ave @ Southwest Freeway, Northwest Transit Center - Platform 2, and Northwest Transit Center - Platform 1 in around 29h 7m.

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