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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Houston by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane EDI - IAH
    16h 50m
    $325–1,217

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane GLA - IAH
    17h 56m
    $307–1,150

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane EDI - HOU
    16h 29m
    $345–965

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to College Station, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to College Station (CLL)plane plane EDI - CLL
    2. Take the bus from College Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    20h 37m
    $317–1,160

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane EDI - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    20h 52m
    $314–1,081

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane EDI - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    20h 51m
    $464–1,466

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,631.1 mi
  • Duration: 16h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Houston, TX, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours.

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