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How to get fromIrvine to Houstonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeSNA - IAH
    4h 13m
    $151–854

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeLAX - IAH
    6h 52m
    $71–299

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Ontario to El PasobusHuntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline DrbusEl Paso
    28h 29m
    $258–449

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to HoustontrainSunset Limited
    37h 14m
    $228–1,211

  5. Drive 1,494.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Houstoncar1,494.1 mi
    23h 57m
    $273–394

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeLAX - HOU
    6h 46m
    $133–579

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Ft Worth Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency HoustonbusHouston
    39h 13m
    $224–414

Irvine to Houston by train and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Rusk St @ Bagby St via Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center, Ontario, El Paso, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 28h 29m.

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