There are 12 ways to get from Merced to Houston by bus, plane, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SMF - HOU
9h 21m$373–1,535Fly Merced Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
cheapest- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MCE - IAH
9h 18m$134–607Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
36h 12m$277–471Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
42h 50m$539–1,163Drive 1,777.5 mi
- Drive from Merced to Houstoncar 1,777.5 mi
28h 45m$325–469Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane OAK - HOU
9h 39m$305–1,224Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SMF - IAH
9h 42m$213–837Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SFO - IAH
10h 42m$145–528Fly Merced Municipal Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MCE - HOU
8h 35m$254–1,105Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SJC - HOU
10h 59m$384–1,458Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SJC - IAH
11h 19m$224–860Bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
40h 55m$369–603
Merced to Houston by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Houston is to bus and BART and fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Houston is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Houston. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Rusk St @ Bagby St via 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and N Main St @ Airline Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 12m.
The distance between Merced and Houston is 1774 miles. The road distance is 1787.9 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Houston without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 36h 12m and costs $270 - $480.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Merced to Houston, including transfers.
Merced to Houston bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Merced station.
The best way to get from Merced to Houston is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 36h 12m and costs $270 - $480. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 9h 18m.
Merced to Houston bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Houston is 2h ahead of Merced. It is currently 8:59 PM in Merced and 10:59 PM in Houston.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Rusk St @ Bagby St via Huntington Park, 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 36h 12m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 4 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Merced to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $60–85
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $35–50
- Titanium
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Merced to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
Bus from Merced to Manteca
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $26–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
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