Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Downey

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Downey 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 Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    5h 50m
    $78–355

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus El Paso
    27h 14m
    $282–343

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    37h 40m
    $897–1,374

  4. Drive  1,502.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Downeycar car 1,502.5 mi
    24h 16m
    $249–359

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

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    6h 29m
    $155–228

  6. 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
    6h 34m
    $114–555

  7. 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 50m
    $110–479

  8. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    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 train from Santa Ana to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    8h 57m
    $162–476

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1000
    36h 25m
    $379–520

Houston to Downey by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$897Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Houston to Downey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,414.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Florence / Downey via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, and Florence / Pacific in around 27h 14m.

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

Booking & Getting There