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How to get fromSan Diego to Houston Airport (IAH)by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Houston Airport (IAH) by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SAN - IAH
    3h 15m
    $130–600

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAN - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Hobby Airport to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Directbus bus
    4h 50m
    $103–454

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    35h 19m
    $263–457

  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
    40h 18m
    $532–1,188

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    8h 14m
    $226–505

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    39h 17m
    $353–577

  7. Drive 1,459.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Houston Airport (IAH)car car 1,459.3 mi
    22h 47m
    $267–385

San Diego to Houston Airport (IAH) by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,301 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Houston Airport (IAH), USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Bush IAH Terminal C via 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Travis St @ Jefferson St in around 35h 19m.

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