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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 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 23m
    $194–1,004

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

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    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 20m
    $99–420

  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
    $235–463

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2242
    20h 10m
    $136–257

  5. Drive 775 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Houstoncar car 775 mi
    13h 59m
    $142–205

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane STL - IAH
    4h 52m
    $104–556

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.3 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Downtown Houston via Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 20h 10m.

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