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How to get fromSeattle to Rice Universityby plane, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Rice University by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SEA - HOU
    7h 19m
    $250–1,110

  2. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SEA - IAH
    7h 55m
    $130–562

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    3d
    $670–1,547

  4. Drive 2,256.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Rice Universitycar car 2,256.4 mi
    38h 38m
    $412–595

Seattle to Rice University by train, bus, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$670Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rice University, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Rice University via Los Angeles, Houston, Preston St @ Artesian Pl, Pierce St @ Main St, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, and Hermann Park/Rice U Stn SB in around 3d.

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