Oakland to Houston Flight Tickets
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Oakland has 1 airports, while Houston has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Oakland - Houston Flight Summary
Connecting flights from Oakland to Houston take approximately 8 hours 52 minutes. Airlines serving this route include Alaska Airlines. Cheaper tickets are usually available on weekdays and with early bookings.
Oakland and Houston - Airport Transportation
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train (BART + OAK Line): From downtown Oakland (e.g., 12th St./Oakland City Center or 19th St. Oakland stations), you can take BART to Coliseum BART Station. This journey takes approximately 10-12 minutes. BART operates from 05:00-00:00 on weekdays, 06:00-00:00 on Saturdays, and 08:00-00:00 on Sundays. From Coliseum, transfer to the 'BART to OAK' train to reach the airport in 8-9 minutes.
Bus (AC Transit Connection – Line 73): There is no direct daytime bus line from downtown Oakland to the airport; however, you can first reach Coliseum/OAK BART Station by BART or bus from the center and then take AC Transit Line 73 to the airport. You can reach Coliseum from downtown by BART in 10-12 minutes, then reach the airport in approximately 15-20 minutes via Line 73.
Taxi/Uber/Lyft: Transportation from downtown to the airport is possible via taxi or Uber/Lyft. This journey generally takes 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Car Rental: You can easily reach the airport by renting a car from car rental offices located in the city center.
Private Transfer Services: Many private transfer companies offer a comfortable and fast transportation option from downtown to 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.