There are 7 ways to get from Saint Paul to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MSP - IAH
5h 24m$134–706Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MSP - HOU
5h 8m$114–604Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
29h 5m$233–362Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
32h 57mDrive 1,164 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Houstoncar 1,164 mi
19h 12m$213–307Bus via Wake Village
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
30h 16mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
38h 32m$927–1,457
Saint Paul to Houston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Houston is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Houston is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Houston. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Downtown Houston via Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Houston. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 32m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Houston is 1073 miles. The road distance is 1170.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 29h 5m and costs $230 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Saint Paul to Houston, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Houston is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $370 and takes 29h 5m, you could also train, which costs $900 - $1,500 and takes 38h 32m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Downtown Houston via Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 29h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Kansas City to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Saint Paul to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Saint Paul to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Houston is 1171 miles. It takes approximately 19h 12m to drive from Saint Paul to Houston.
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