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How to get fromMinneapolis to Houstonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MSP - IAH
    5h 15m
    $124–606

  2. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    28h 35m
    $235–399

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    34h 20m
    $482–982

  4. Drive 1,162.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Houstoncar car 1,162.7 mi
    19h 10m
    $213–307

  5. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MSP - HOU
    5h 5m
    $224–1,104

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    36h 35m
    $301–617

Minneapolis to Houston by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$482Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,066.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Downtown Houston via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 28h 35m.

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