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

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

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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)planeMSP - IAH
    5h 22m
    $265–608

  2. Bus via Kansas City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
    28h 35m
    $131–414

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus
    32h 45m

  4. Drive 1,161.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Houstoncar1,161.2 mi
    19h 8m
    $212–307

  5. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeMSP - HOU
    5h 12m
    $157–758

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukeebus
    3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus
    4. Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas Stbus
    36h 29m

Minneapolis to Houston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 3 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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