There are 7 ways to get from Mankato to Houston by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MSP - IAH
6h 22m$143–691Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MSP - HOU
6h 9m$123–639Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Mankato to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
29h$212–367Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
36h 8m$368–845Drive 1,106.2 mi
- Drive from Mankato to Houstoncar 1,106.2 mi
19h 15m$202–292Bus to Rochester, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane RST - IAH
10h 37m$128–591Bus
- Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
35h 41m$363–463
Mankato to Houston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mankato to Houston is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 19h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Mankato to Houston is to bus and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Mankato to Houston. However, there are services departing from Mankato and arriving at Downtown Houston via Owatonna, Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.
The distance between Mankato and Houston is 1145 miles. The road distance is 1112.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mankato to Houston without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 29h and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Mankato to Houston, including transfers.
Mankato to Houston bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, depart from Mankato station.
Mankato to Houston bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, arrive at Owatonna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mankato to Houston is 1113 miles. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Mankato to Houston.
There are 2165+ hotels available in Houston.
What companies run services between Mankato, MN, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Mankato to Downtown Houston via Owatonna, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 29h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rochester to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- [email protected]
- Website
- Land to Air Express
Bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $11–40
Bus from Mankato to Owatonna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $6–40
Bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $11–40
Bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $11–40
Bus from Mankato to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $16–40
Bus from Mankato to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $12–40
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