
Philadelphia to Houston Flight Tickets
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About Philadelphia - Houston Flights
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Philadelphia has 2 airports, while Houston has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Philadelphia and Houston - Airport Transportation
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train: You can reach the airport in 20-30 minutes by taking SEPTA's Airport Line from the city center. Services run every 30 minutes and operate from early morning until midnight.
Bus: Certain bus routes from Center City provide service to the airport. Travel time usually varies between 40-60 minutes depending on transfers. Buses run regularly from early morning until late evening.
Taxi: Getting to the airport from the city center by taxi is quite easy. The travel time usually takes 20-30 minutes. Taxis are available at all hours of the day.
Uber/Lyft: You can call an Uber or Lyft from Center City to reach the airport. Travel time usually ranges from 20-30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Car Rental: You can rent a vehicle from car rental offices located in the city center and drive to the airport. The journey takes an average of 20-30 minutes and may vary depending on traffic conditions.
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
How to Get to the Airport
Train / Commuter Rail: From downtown Philadelphia, you can reach Trenton Transit Center with the NJ Transit 608 bus and then use another public transportation vehicle to get to TTN. The total journey time is approximately 106 minutes. Services run hourly and operate throughout the day.
Bus: From downtown Philadelphia, you can reach the airport by taking the NJ Transit bus to Trenton Transit Center. The journey time is approximately 3 hours. Buses depart every 60 minutes and operate regular services throughout the day.
Shuttle / Shared Transfer: You can take advantage of private shuttle services for transportation from Philadelphia to Trenton–Mercer Airport. These services usually require reservations. The journey time varies between 43 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on traffic. These transfers are generally provided daily, on demand.
Taxi: You can opt for taxi services for transportation from downtown Philadelphia to TTN. The taxi journey can take between 40 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic conditions. Taxi services are available at all hours of the day.
Car Rental: To reach TTN from downtown Philadelphia, you can rent your own vehicle using many car rental companies in the city and go directly to the airport. Car rental offices are located in the city center and at the airport.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
From Airport to City Center
Bus 40: The METRO Bus 40 line departing from William P. Hobby Airport provides transportation to downtown Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center. The journey takes approximately 45-60 minutes. Services run every 12-30 minutes and operate throughout the day.
Bus 500 (Express): The METRO Bus 500 line departing from HOU provides direct service to the George R. Brown Convention Center. The journey takes approximately 30-45 minutes. Services run every 15-30 minutes from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Taxi: Taxis are available at the terminal exits to reach the city center. The journey time can vary between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24/7.
Uber/Lyft: Ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft can be used at the airport. The journey time is 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. These services operate 24/7.
Car Rental: There are several car rental companies located at the terminal. The travel time to the city center by car varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental service is open 24/7.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
From Airport to City Center
Bus: METRO 102 Bush IAH Express (IAH → Downtown Houston)
The METRO 102 “Bush IAH Express” bus line provides the main public transportation link between George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Airport and downtown Houston. The bus typically departs from the METRO stop near Terminal C at the airport and reaches stops around Main Street and Louisiana Street in the city center. The journey usually takes 50–70 minutes depending on traffic. Services run approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 30–60 minutes on weekends, operating from early morning until late at night.
Metro/Train: METRORail + 102 Bush IAH Express (Combination)
There is no direct rail line from IAH to downtown; however, you can use a bus + rail combination. After reaching the Downtown area with the 102 bus, you can transfer to the METRORail Red Line to travel within Downtown or to areas like the Museum District and Texas Medical Center. The bus portion from IAH to Downtown takes 50–70 minutes, with an additional 5–20 minutes on the Red Line; the total travel time averages 60–90 minutes depending on your destination.
Taxi: Taxi services are available at the airport. The travel time to downtown by taxi is usually 30-45 minutes. Taxi stands are clearly marked outside the airport, and taxis are always available.
Uber/Bolt: Transportation via apps like Uber and Bolt is also possible at the airport. Vehicles you call through the app will pick you up from a designated area and take you to the city center. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Car Rental: Many major car rental companies have offices at the airport. You can rent your own vehicle to reach the city center or surrounding areas. Follow the signs at the airport for car rental procedures.
Shuttle: Shuttle services are available from the airport to some hotels and accommodation areas. These services operate based on your hotel reservation and usually run at scheduled times.