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

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  1. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    4h 38m
    $214–1,204

  2. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane STL - IAH
    4h 57m
    $104–606

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Marshall Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h 9m
    $183–387

  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 15m
    $124–248

  5. Drive 775 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Houstoncar car 775 mi
    14h 7m
    $142–205

  6. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane PAH - IAH
    6h 18m
    $144–700

  7. Train, bus via Longview (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
    $183–398

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration17h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest 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 3 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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