There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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.
Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MSP - IAH
3h 56m$131–596Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul 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
28h 30m$230–384Train, bus (Amtrak)
- 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
34h 24m$467–972Drive 1,158.7 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houstoncar 1,158.7 mi
19h 6m$212–306Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MSP - HOU
3h 41m$232–1,052Fly to College Station, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to College Station (CLL)plane MSP - CLL
- Take the bus from College Station to Downtown Houstonbus
8h 9m$177–534Bus via Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Austinbus
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
38h 41m$420–542
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul and arriving at Downtown Houston via Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Houston is 1065 miles. The road distance is 1165.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 28h 30m and costs $230 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $390 and takes 28h 30m.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston is 1166 miles. It takes approximately 19h 6m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Houston.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Downtown Houston via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 28h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to College Station via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from College Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Omaha to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $227
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
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