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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Houstonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MSP - IAH
    5h 26m
    $126–608

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    30h 45m
    $242–382

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    34h 26m
    $467–972

  4. Drive 1,163.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Houstoncar car 1,163.7 mi
    19h 16m
    $213–307

  5. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MSP - HOU
    5h 11m
    $236–1,106

  6. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 48m
    $228–379

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    39h 59m
    $542–1,162

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Houston by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration30h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,064.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, 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 42nd Ave S & 34th St E to Downtown Houston via 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 30h 45m.

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