There are 8 ways to get from Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH) by plane, taxi, bus, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Mcallen Miller International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MFE - IAH
1h 38m$83–414Drive 361.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH)car 361.6 mi
7h 3m$66–96Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Lower Rio Grande Valley to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)taxi
- Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane HRL - HOU
- Take the bus from Hobby Airport to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Directbus
3h 23m$140–432Bus via Alief
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59bus
7h 48m$78–117Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lower Rio Grande Valley to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)361.6 mi
7h 3mTaxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the taxi from Lower Rio Grande Valley to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)taxi
- Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane HRL - IAH
2h 3m$148–490Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Via McAllen
8h 24m$67–143Bus #2
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Harrisburg Blvdbus McAllen
9h 15m$103–130
Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH) is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH) is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Lower Rio Grande Valley station to Houston Airport (IAH). However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Bush IAH Terminal C via Hillcroft Ave @ Southwest Freeway, Northwest Transit Center - Platform 1 and Travis St @ Texas Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Lower Rio Grande Valley and Houston Airport (IAH) is 329 miles. The road distance is 363.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH) without a car is to bus via Alief which takes 7h 48m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH), including transfers.
Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH) bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), depart from McAllen Central Station.
The best way to get from Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH) is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Alief, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 48m.
Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH) bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), arrive at Houston - Hillcroft & 59 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH) is 364 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Lower Rio Grande Valley to Houston Airport (IAH).
What companies run services between Lower Rio Grande Valley, TX, USA and Houston Airport (IAH), USA?
United Airlines flies from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP) operates a bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59 once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Bus from Hobby Airport to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Harrisburg Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lower Rio Grande Valley to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Central Taxis Base Reynosa
- Phone
- +52 899 995 4078
Taxi Libre
- Phone
- +52 899 315 4203
City Taxi
- Phone
- +52 899 958 1394
- Website
- citygo.com.mx
Central Taxis Base Reynosa
- Phone
- +52 899 995 4078
Taxi Libre
- Phone
- +52 899 315 4203
City Taxi
- Phone
- +52 899 958 1394
- Website
- citygo.com.mx
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