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How to get fromHouston to Bucharestby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Bucharest by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane IAH - OTP
    17h 3m
    $355–1,406

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane HOU - OTP
    19h 45m
    $343–1,303

  3. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane AUS - OTP
    20h 40m
    $501–1,554

  4. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane IAH - BBU
    35h 11m
    $386–1,507

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Varna Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane IAH - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumenshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurestbus bus
    24h 18m
    $600–1,898

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration15h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,882.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 3m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Bucharest, Romania?

Lufthansa, United Airlines, and six other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours.

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