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How to get fromLong Beach to Houstonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Long Beach to Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGB - HOU
    5h 30m
    $133–653

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    6h 10m
    $86–388

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    31h 27m
    $284–346

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    37h 16m
    $852–1,402

  5. Drive  1,509.2 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Houstoncar car 1,509.2 mi
    24h 26m
    $276–398

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    6h 33m
    $166–410

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Houston
    35h 26m
    $372–522

Long Beach to Houston by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$852Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,389 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Rusk St @ Bagby St via 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 31h 27m.

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