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How to get fromSt. Louis to Rice Universityby plane, tram, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Rice University by plane, tram, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, line 700 tram

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    2. Take the tram from Fannin South Stn NB to Memorial Hermann/Houston Zoo Stn NBtram tram
    4h 35m
    $196–956

  2. Drive 778.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Rice Universitycar car 778.4 mi
    14h 8m
    $143–206

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 3m
    $263–493

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus N2211
    20h 22m
    $168–298

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane STL - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    5h 28m
    $296–958

  6. Train, bus via Houston Bus Station

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    20h 9m
    $221–448

St. Louis to Rice University by train, bus, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Rice University, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Rice University via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, and Hermann Park/Rice U Stn SB in around 20h 22m.

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