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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 6 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)planeSTL - HOU
    4h 42m
    $146–756

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown HoustonbusFlixBus N2211
    20h 15m
    $132–295

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Marshall StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Marshall Station to HoustonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h 9m

  4. Drive 775 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Houstoncar775 mi
    14h 6m
    $142–205

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeSTL - IAH
    5h 3m
    $234–496

  6. Train, bus via Longview (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to LongviewtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview to HoustonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    18h 25m

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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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 15m.

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