How to travel from San Diego to Houston, United States of America

The distance between San Diego and Houston is around 1,326 miles (2,133km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from San Diego 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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Fly

Fly from San Diego (SAN) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $175
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles Downtown then Ft Worth and then to Hyatt Regency Houston.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $305
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to San Luis Río Colorado and then to Gila Street @ 3rd Street then take the train to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Houston.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Distance1,469 miles (2,365km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Diego and Houston

There are several options for getting from San Diego to Houston by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $175 and will take around 4hrs.

The distance between San Diego and Houston is around 1,326 miles (2,133km).

It takes around 4hrs to get from San Diego and Houston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Diego to Houston is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $175.

The cheapest way to travel between San Diego and Houston, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $175 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Diego and Houston. We recommend that you fly from San Diego (SAN) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Diego and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Diego to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, El Monte Station - Upper Level and Ft Worth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Flixbus USA, Greyhound USA and Vonlane run regular bus services between San Diego and Houston. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Diego and Houston. Flights depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between San Diego and Houston with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 10m.

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly between San Diego and Houston. Flights depart from San Diego (SAN) and and arrive into Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). These flights usually take around 3h 10m.

The flight from San Diego to Houston typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from San Diego (SAN) 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 San Diego and Houston. The distance is around 1,469 miles (2,365km) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Diego to Houston is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $175.

How do I get from San Diego to Houston

Compare travel optionsbetween San Diego and Houston

Transport options from San Diego to Houston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
$175
every 30 mins2,133km (1,326 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
$305
twice daily2,923km (1,816 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 11h
$215
6 times a week2,529km (1,572 miles)
Drive
22h 25m
$145
on demand2,365km (1,469 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