There are 8 ways to get from Stanford University to Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SJC - HOU
6h 54m$130–564Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucsonbus
- Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
41h 12m$338–439Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
2d$545–1,259Drive 1,861.1 mi
- Drive from Stanford University to Houstoncar 1,861.1 mi
30h 18m$340–491Fly San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SFO - IAH
7h 5m$135–574Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane OAK - HOU
7h 58m$146–573Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SJC - IAH
8h 58m$150–466Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
43h 32m$360–609
Stanford University to Houston by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Houston is to fly which costs $150 - $470 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Houston. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Rusk St @ Bagby St via Palo Alto Transit Center, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Tucson, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and N Main St @ Airline Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Stanford University to Houston. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Houston via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Stanford University and Houston is 1658 miles. The road distance is 1871.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Houston without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 41h 12m and costs $330 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Stanford University to Houston, including transfers.
Stanford University to Houston bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.
Stanford University to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $330 - $440 and takes 41h 12m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Rusk St @ Bagby St via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Center, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Tucson, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 41h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $430–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $140–180
Bus from Tucson to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $65–90
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More Questions & Answers
Stanford University to Houston bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Tucson station.
Houston is 2h ahead of Stanford University. It is currently 7:54 PM in Stanford University and 9:54 PM in Houston.
Stanford University to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Houston is 1872 miles. It takes approximately 30h 18m to drive from Stanford University to Houston.
There are 2209+ hotels available in Houston.










