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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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SNA - IAH
    4h 18m
    $161–854

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

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    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
    6h 48m
    $71–319

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    31h 49m
    $236–422

  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
    $188–1,211

  5. Drive 1,494.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Houstoncar car 1,494.1 mi
    24h 4m
    $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
    6h 41m
    $153–679

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Houston
    39h 13m
    $344–534

Irvine to Houston by train and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest 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) every 3 hours. 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, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, El Paso, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 31h 49m.

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