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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)plane plane SNA - IAH
    4h 28m
    $145–492

  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 train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    7h 19m
    $118–349

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    33h 37m
    $266–459

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    37h 14m
    $479–1,012

  5. Drive 1,494.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Houstoncar car 1,494.1 mi
    24h 5m
    $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 train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    7h
    $228–977

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    35h 6m
    $223–404

Irvine to Houston by train and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$479Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,366.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Rusk St @ Bagby St via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 33h 37m.

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