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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Irvine by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeIAH - SNA
    5h 42m
    $143–854

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeIAH - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
    9h 1m
    $72–299

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the bus from 6th / Wall to 226th / Norwalkbus62
    32h 56m
    $246–427

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to Pomona AmtraktrainSunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Campus-University Centerbus59
    38h 57m
    $140–443

  5. Drive 1,493.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Irvinecar1,493.2 mi
    23h 55m
    $273–394

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeHOU - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
    8h 56m
    $152–678

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
    36h 26m
    $263–496

Houston to Irvine by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier 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 Culver-Michelson via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, 6th / Wall, 226th / Norwalk, Norwalk-Woodson, and Tustin-East Village Way in around 32h 56m.

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