There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Irvine by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane IAH - SNA
5h 22m$143–494Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IAH - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
8h 16m$118–349Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave to Santa Anabus
29h 34m$246–430Train
- Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
38h 45m$486–1,009Drive 1,493.4 mi
- Drive from Houston to Irvinecar 1,493.4 mi
24h 5m$273–394Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane HOU - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
7h 40m$146–626Bus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001
- Take the bus from El Paso to Santa Anabus El Paso
37h 48m$223–404
Houston to Irvine by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Irvine is to fly which costs $140 - $500 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Irvine is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Capitol St @ Smith St and arriving at Campus-University Center via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 45m.
The distance between Houston and Irvine is 1376 miles. The road distance is 1502.1 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Irvine without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 29h 34m and costs $240 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Houston to Irvine, including transfers.
Houston to Irvine bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr station.
Houston to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Irvine is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $140 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $240 - $430 and takes 29h 34m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 38h 45m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Campus-University Center via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave, Santa Ana, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 29h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $470–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from El Paso to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Irvine bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
Irvine is 2h behind Houston. It is currently 9:02 PM in Houston and 7:02 PM in Irvine.
Houston to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Irvine is 1502 miles. It takes approximately 24h 5m to drive from Houston to Irvine.
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