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How to get fromLos Angeles to Rice Universityby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    5h 49m
    $232–967

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    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
    7h 20m
    $178–582

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles 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
    29h 23m
    $248–421

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    35h 46m
    $532–1,061

  5. Drive 1,509.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rice Universitycar car 1,509.3 mi
    24h 17m
    $276–398

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    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
    6h 29m
    $258–1,130

  7. 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 40m
    $202–439

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

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGB - HOU
    7h 27m
    $240–1,010

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1100
    36h 49m
    $265–510

Los Angeles to Rice University by train, bus, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,414.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Rice University, 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 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Rice University via El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Main St, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, and Hermann Park/Rice U Stn SB in around 29h 23m.

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