How to travel from Saint Paul to Houston, United States of America

The distance between Saint Paul and Houston is around 1,077 miles (1,734km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Paul to Houston by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $435
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Kansas City MO then Dallas and then to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $245
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car
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Drive

Drive to Houston.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Distance1,177 miles (1,894km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Paul and Houston

There are several options for getting from Saint Paul to Houston by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $225 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $435.

The distance between Saint Paul and Houston is around 1,077 miles (1,734km).

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Saint Paul and Houston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Paul to Houston is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx $435.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Paul and Houston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $225 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Paul and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Paul to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Amtrak run train services between Saint Paul and Houston. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 12h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Paul and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Paul to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Kansas City MO and Dallas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Jefferson Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Saint Paul and Houston. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint Paul and Houston. Flights depart from Minneapolis (MSP) and arrive at Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Saint Paul and Houston with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Delta fly between Saint Paul and Houston. Flights depart from Minneapolis (MSP) and and arrive into Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.

The flight from Saint Paul to Houston typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Minneapolis (MSP) and and arrive into Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

The closest major airport to Houston is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) (HOU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Houston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (IAH) and Easterwood Airport (CLL) (CLL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Paul and Houston. The distance is around 1,177 miles (1,894km) by road and it will take around 19h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Paul to Houston is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around $435.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Paul and Houston

Transport options from Saint Paul to Houston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
$435
every 30 mins1,734km (1,077 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
$225
once daily2,059km (1,279 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
$245
6 times a week2,742km (1,704 miles)
Drive
19h 25m
$115
on demand1,894km (1,177 miles)

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Airports near Houston

The following major airports near Houston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

HOU
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from Houston
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
International Airport
Distance
16 miles (25km) from Houston
CLL
Easterwood Airport (CLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83 miles (134km) from Houston