There are 10 ways to get from New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus (Greyhound), or rideshare
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Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MSY - IAH
3h 5m$652–952Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
7h 29m$57–93Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MSY - HOU
- Take the bus from Hobby Airport to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Directbus
4h 38m$64–394Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
10h 30m$116–244Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Drive from New Orleans to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane PIB - IAH
3h 33m$77–392Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane GPT - IAH
3h 44m$106–512Train to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane LFT - IAH
5h 43m$101–438Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
8h 31m$57–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New Orleans to Houston-IAH338.5 mi
5h 57mDrive 338.5 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH)car 338.5 mi
5h 57m$62–90
New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) is to bus via Houston Bus Station which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $650 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Houston Airport (IAH). However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Bush IAH Terminal C via Travis St @ Jefferson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH). However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Houston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between New Orleans and Houston Airport (IAH) is 319 miles. The road distance is 340.5 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH), including transfers.
New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $650 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 29m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Houston Airport (IAH), USA?
United Airlines flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- 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
- $65–440
Flights from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- 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
- $60–390
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
- $85–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
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
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Hobby Airport to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New Orleans to Houston-IAH
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH) is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from New Orleans to Houston Airport (IAH).
There are 2026+ hotels available in Houston Airport (IAH).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Orleans and Houston Airport (IAH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.