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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

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MSP - IAH
    5h 20m
    $134–656

  2. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MSP - HOU
    5h
    $114–604

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    30h 10m
    $215–338

  4. 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

  5. Drive  1,162.7 mi

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

  6. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Austinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    37h 37m
    $407–498

Minneapolis to Houston by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration30h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,066.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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 Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 30h 10m.

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