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How to get fromSan Diego to Downtown Houstonby plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Downtown Houston by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAN - HOU
    4h 2m
    $214–921

  2. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SAN - IAH
    4h 31m
    $132–603

  3. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    34h 27m
    $262–475

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    39h 6m
    $540–1,183

  5. Drive 1,458.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Downtown Houstoncar car 1,458.5 mi
    22h 27m
    $267–385

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    39h 57m
    $294–518

San Diego to Downtown Houston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration39h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,319.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Downtown Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Smith St @ Walker St via Santa Ana, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 34h 27m.

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