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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

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    4h 28m
    $84–454

  2. 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

  3. 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 55m
    $167–268

  4. Drive  774.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Houstoncar car 774.9 mi
    13h 57m
    $133–192

  5. Fly 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 57m
    $94–556

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

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly 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 55m.

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