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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Houstonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly 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
    4h 2m
    $222–946

  2. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    4h 26m
    $192–415

  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 58m
    $241–424

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    36h 50m
    $508–1,113

  5. Drive 1,519.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Houstoncar car 1,519.6 mi
    24h 34m
    $278–401

  6. 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
    34h 55m
    $338–563

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Houston by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$508Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,396.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Florence / Pacific, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, and El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 31h 58m.

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