There are 6 ways to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University by plane, tram, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, line 700 tram
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane STL - HOU
- Take the tram from Fannin South Stn NB to Memorial Hermann/Houston Zoo Stn NBtram
4h 42m$186–1,006Drive 777.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Rice Universitycar 777.5 mi
14h 11m$142–205Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 23m$250–486Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus N2211
22h 26m$164–300Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane STL - IAH
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus
5h 34m$296–958Train, bus via Houston Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1152
21h 29m$214–446
Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University by foot, train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University is to fly and line 700 tram which takes 4h 42m and costs $180 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington University in St. Louis station to Rice University. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Downtown Houston via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 26m.
The distance between Washington University in St. Louis and Rice University is 713 miles. The road distance is 782.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 23m and costs $250 - $490.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University, including transfers.
Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University is 782 miles. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University.
There are 1600+ hotels available in Rice University.
What companies run services between Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA and Rice University, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington University in St. Louis to Rice University via SKINKER station, CIVIC CENTER station, St Louis Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, and Hermann Park/Rice U Stn SB in around 22h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Tram from Fannin South Stn NB to Memorial Hermann/Houston Zoo Stn NB
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Adult
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
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