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How to get fromLos Angeles to Port Arthurby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Port Arthur by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus bus
    7h 52m
    $100–399

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus bus
    33h 30m
    $290–437

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Beaumont Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    38h 17m
    $993–1,510

  4. Drive  1,595.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Port Arthurcar car 1,595.9 mi
    25h 39m
    $264–381

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ONT - HOU
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus bus
    8h 32m
    $140–550

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus bus
    9h 1m
    $177–263

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGB - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus bus
    9h 25m
    $173–782

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ONT - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus bus
    9h 46m
    $182–514

  9. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SNA - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus bus
    10h 33m
    $178–477

Los Angeles to Port Arthur by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,496.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Port Arthur, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Port Arthur Transit via El Paso Bus Station and Houston Bus Station in around 33h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Beaumont Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $900–1,500 and the journey takes 37h 53m.

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