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How to get fromNew Orleans to Houstonby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Houston by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    6h 20m
    $55–95

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    9h 18m
    $110–240

  3. Drive 347.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Houstoncar car 347.1 mi
    5h 49m
    $64–92

  4. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MSY - HOU
    3h 50m
    $114–754

  5. Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    7h 54m
    $58–108

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MSY - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    4h 11m
    $69–426

  7. Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car car
    2. Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane PIB - IAH
    4h 39m
    $79–386

  8. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane GPT - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    4h 50m
    $109–496

New Orleans to Houston by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 18m.

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