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How to get fromHouston to Metairieby tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Metairie by tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 800 tram to William P. Hobby Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Convention District Rusk EB to Magnolia Park Transit Center EBtram tram
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane HOU - MSY
    3h 47m
    $79–555

  2. Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    9h 50m
    $43–81

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    7h 27m
    $45–69

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    10h 35m
    $52–77

  5. Drive 341.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Metairiecar car 341.2 mi
    5h 42m
    $63–90

  6. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane IAH - MSY
    3h 57m
    $54–266

Houston to Metairie by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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