There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Mobile by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Mobile Regional Airport
best- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane IAH - MOB
3h 45m$88–404Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Mobile Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2210
9h 59m$70–110Bus via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Mobilebus Houston
9h 50m$91–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain Amtrak Mardi Gras Service / ...
13h 13m$124–286Drive 467.2 mi
- Drive from Houston to Mobilecar 467.2 mi
7h 42m$86–124Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)plane IAH - PIB
- Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Mobilecar
5h 15m$77–382Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane HOU - VPS
- Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Mobilecar
5h 8m$100–489Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane IAH - GPT
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Mobilebus
5h 46m$130–505
Houston to Mobile by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Mobile is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Mobile is to line 102 bus and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Mobile. However, there are services departing from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and arriving at Mobile via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Mobile. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Mobile Amtrak Sta via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
The distance between Houston and Mobile is 466 miles. The road distance is 469.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Mobile without a car is to bus via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd which takes 9h 50m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Houston to Mobile, including transfers.
Houston to Mobile bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd station.
Houston to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Mobile is to bus via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd which takes 9h 50m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 13h 13m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Mobile once daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Mobile Amtrak Sta via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 13h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Mobile Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
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Booking & Getting There
Houston to Mobile bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Mobile station.
Houston to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Mobile is 470 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Houston to Mobile.
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