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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 10 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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    5h 49m
    $92–397

  2. 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
    $288–341

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    35h 48m
    $902–1,382

  4. Drive  1,509.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rice Universitycar car 1,509.3 mi
    24h 18m
    $276–398

  5. 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 24m
    $127–518

  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 34m
    $172–419

  7. 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 22m
    $150–660

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

    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
    $167–480

  9. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SNA - IAH
    4. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    9h 7m
    $222–681

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 14m
    $296–444

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$902Cheapest 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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