There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Carlsbad by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Angelo Regional Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane HOU - SJT
5h 29m$191–641Drive 378 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston to Carlsbadcar 378 mi
6h 54m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2212
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit Districtbus Greyhound US1184s
9h 13m$140–200Train, bus
- Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain Sunset Limited
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit Districtbus Greyhound US1184s
11h 41m$229–336Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Angelo Regional Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane IAH - SJT
6h 1m$173–504Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport, drive
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane HOU - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Carlsbadcar
4h 53m$100–519Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane IAH - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Carlsbadcar
5h 25m$77–392Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Via Laredo
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit Districtbus Greyhound US1184s
9h 28m$142–210
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Carlsbad is to fly and drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Concho Valley Transit District via San Antonio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Houston and Carlsbad is 369 miles. The road distance is 380.2 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Houston to Carlsbad, including transfers.
Houston to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Carlsbad is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $190 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 9h 13m.
Houston to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Carlsbad is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Houston to Carlsbad.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Carlsbad, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Carlsbad via San Antonio Bus Station and Concho Valley Transit District in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Angelo Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Angelo Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit District
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit District
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Concho Valley Transit District
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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