There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MSY - HOU
2h 7m$121–744Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
9h 51m$55–116Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
8h 17m$59–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
10h 43m$112–244Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Houston337.8 mi
5h 41mDrive 337.8 mi
- Drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houstoncar 337.8 mi
5h 41m$62–89Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MSY - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
2h 28m$674–924
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston. However, there are services departing from Kenner Terminal Parking Garage and arriving at Downtown Houston via Main Library and New Orleans Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Houston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Houston is 313 miles. The road distance is 339.7 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston, including transfers.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 17m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 43m.
What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Houston.
There are 1875+ hotels available in Houston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Houston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.