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How to get fromSt. Louis to Houstonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    4h 23m
    $184–1,004

  2. Drive 775 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Houstoncar car 775 mi
    14h 4m
    $142–205

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    18h 25m
    $249–479

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus N2211
    20h 40m
    $164–293

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane STL - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    4h 49m
    $294–956

St. Louis to Houston by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Downtown Houston via Memphis Bus Station in around 20h 40m.

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