Rome2Rio

How to get fromHouston to Californiaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to California

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Houston to California by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - SAN
    5h 59m
    $265–1,308

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    7h
    $64–308

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    27h 6m
    $241–421

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    36h 40m
    $160–700

  5. Drive 1,507.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Los Angelescar car 1,507.7 mi
    24h 11m
    $276–398

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAH - SAN
    6h 7m
    $145–709

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    7h
    $154–717

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    7h 1m
    $185–855

  9. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane HOU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $233–1,116

  10. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IAH - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $133–617

  11. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAH - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus
    8h 41m
    $159–860

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    34h 25m
    $237–487

Houston to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration36h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, and El Paso in around 27h 6m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Houston

Trips to California

Popular routes