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How to get fromHouston to Irvineby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Irvine by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAH - SNA
    6h 20m
    $145–456

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    7h 50m
    $91–376

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus
    29h 54m
    $290–355

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to Pomona Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Campus-University Centerbus bus 59
    38h 57m
    $879–1,352

  5. Drive  1,493.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Irvinecar car 1,493.4 mi
    24h 5m
    $247–357

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    8h 27m
    $168–249

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    8h 59m
    $121–566

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    8h 57m
    $149–545

  9. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane HOU - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Tustintrain train
    9h 15m
    $107–479

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    37h 48m
    $243–374

Houston to Irvine by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$879Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,370.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Campus-University Center via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Huntington Park, Santa Ana, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 29h 54m.

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