Livingston to Houston Airport Shuttle
Welcome to Texas Shuttle, your reliable door-to-door transportation service connecting Livingston (Polk County, ZIP 77351) to Houston's William P. Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental Airports. We understand that traveling can be stressful, which is why we offer a seamless journey from the comfort of your home in Livingston to your terminal gate. Traveling from Shelby County or the Center, TX area down to Houston? See our Center to Houston shuttle service for direct rides from Center to Houston.
The route from Livingston to Houston covers roughly 75 miles via US-59 South / I-69 South, with George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) about 70 miles away and William P. Hobby (HOU) about 90 miles. Expect a door-to-door drive time of about 75 to 115 minutes depending on which airport you are flying out of and Houston traffic on US-59, the Eastex Freeway, Beltway 8 and I-610.
Livingston is the seat of Polk County, home to Lake Livingston State Park, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and Naskila Casino, and a regular stop for travelers from Onalaska, Goodrich, and the broader East Texas piney woods. Our professional drivers will get you to your chosen Houston airport terminal on time, ready to embark on your journey.
At Houston's airports — Hobby Airport or George Bush Intercontinental — we serve every terminal so that no matter where you are flying from, we have you covered. Whether you are a business traveler or visiting family, our shuttle services are designed to make your trip as smooth as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions: Livingston to Houston Shuttle
Here are the questions real Livingston travelers ask us most before they book:
How do I book a Livingston to Houston airport shuttle?
You can book a Livingston to Houston shuttle online 24/7 through the Texas Shuttle booking tool or by phone at (817) 403-6196. Enter your Livingston pickup address (Polk County, ZIP 77351 — town, Lake Livingston, Onalaska, Goodrich, or any nearby community) and your Houston destination — George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU), the Texas Medical Center, downtown, or any Houston-area address — for an instant door-to-door quote. No account required. Use promo code ONLINE for 10% off round trips.
How long does the Livingston to Houston shuttle take?
Livingston sits roughly 75 miles north of central Houston via US-59 South / I-69 South. A typical non-stop ride takes about 90 minutes to downtown Houston or the Texas Medical Center, about 75 to 90 minutes to George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) which is the closer of the two airports, and about 100 to 115 minutes to William P. Hobby (HOU) on the south side. Houston rush hour on US-59 / Eastex Freeway / I-610 can add 20 to 40 minutes — we monitor traffic and leave Livingston earlier when needed so you make your flight.
How far is Livingston from IAH and Hobby airports?
From downtown Livingston: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is about 70 miles south via US-59 South / I-69 South — the closer of the two major airports and our most common drop-off. William P. Hobby (HOU) is about 90 miles south, adding roughly 20 minutes on Beltway 8 East or I-610. Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center are roughly 75 miles via US-59 South.
How much does a Livingston to Houston shuttle cost?
Fares for Livingston to Houston door-to-door private shuttle service start around $195 for a 1-3 passenger sedan to IAH, with the final price depending on your exact Livingston-area pickup address (town, Lake Livingston, Onalaska, Goodrich), your Houston drop-off (IAH, Hobby, downtown, Medical Center, or a residential address), group size, vehicle type and time of day. Use the booking tool for an instant, no-account-needed quote. Use promo code ONLINE for 10% off round trips.
Is the Livingston to Houston shuttle door-to-door?
Yes — every Livingston to Houston trip is fully door-to-door. We pick you up at your home, hotel or business address anywhere in the Livingston / Polk County area — in town, on Lake Livingston, around Onalaska, Goodrich, the Naskila Casino area, or any 77351 residential address — and drop you off at your exact Houston destination (IAH terminal curb, Hobby Airport, Texas Medical Center, downtown hotel, or any home address). No park-and-ride lots, no transfer points along US-59.
Is this a shared shuttle or a private ride?
All Texas Shuttle trips between Livingston and Houston are private — you are not pooled with strangers. Your vehicle (sedan, SUV, or Mercedes Sprinter depending on group size) carries only your party. That means we go non-stop from your Livingston pickup straight to your Houston destination on US-59 South / I-69 South, with no detours to drop off other passengers and no waiting at park-and-ride lots.
What route do you take from Livingston to Houston?
Our drivers run the direct US-59 South / I-69 South corridor through Goodrich, Cleveland, New Caney, and Humble straight into north Houston. For IAH we exit at Will Clayton Parkway or Beltway 8 East. For Hobby and downtown we continue south on US-59 / Eastex Freeway to I-610 or Beltway 8. We use live traffic to reroute around incidents on US-59 or I-610 so you still make your flight.
How much luggage can I bring on the Livingston to Houston shuttle?
For 1-3 passengers in a sedan, we comfortably handle 3 standard checked bags plus carry-ons — typical for a Livingston family flying out of IAH or Hobby. For 4+ passengers we send an SUV or Mercedes Sprinter shuttle that handles 7 to 14 checked bags depending on configuration. Tell us your bag count and group size at booking and we'll match you to the right vehicle — no surprise fees, no left-behind suitcases.
Do you offer car seats and child seats for the Livingston to Houston shuttle?
Yes. We can supply infant, toddler and booster seats on request — just add the seat type and child age in the notes when you book, or call (817) 403-6196. Texas law requires children under 8 (and shorter than 4 feet 9 inches tall) to ride in an appropriate seat, and our drivers will install and check it before pickup.
What if my flight to Houston is delayed before my shuttle back to Livingston?
Add your flight number at booking and we monitor it automatically. If your inbound flight to IAH or Hobby is delayed, your Houston airport pickup time shifts to match the new arrival — no need to call or rebook before heading to baggage claim. We meet you at the terminal arrivals curb (IAH Terminal A/B/C/D/E or HOU baggage claim). If plans change for any other reason, contact us at (817) 403-6196 and we'll coordinate a new pickup window.
How early should I leave Livingston for a flight at IAH or Hobby?
We recommend leaving Livingston about 4 hours before a domestic departure at IAH and about 4.5 hours before a Hobby departure: roughly 90 minutes of drive time on US-59 (a bit more for Hobby), a 30 to 45 minute traffic buffer for I-610 / Beltway 8, plus the airline's recommended 2 hours at the curb. For international flights at IAH, add another 30 to 60 minutes. We will suggest a pickup time when you book.
What is the cancellation and refund policy on the Livingston to Houston shuttle?
You can change the date and time of your Livingston to Houston reservation at no cost. Cancellations made more than 24 hours before pickup are fully refundable. Cancellations inside 24 hours may be subject to a fee depending on driver dispatch status. Call (817) 403-6196 to discuss any change — we work with you whenever we can.
On-route landmarks, pricing context, and Houston travel tips
What you pass on the drive. The standard Livingston to Houston routing follows US-59 (re-signed as Interstate 69 along most of this corridor) south out of Livingston (77351) through Goodrich, Shepherd, Cleveland, New Caney and Porter before entering the Houston metro at Humble. For George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), the natural exit is FM-1960 / Will Clayton Parkway (around exit 152), a quick east turn to Terminals A-E. For Downtown Houston, continue south on I-69 into the Eastex Freeway and exit at I-610 East Loop or stay on US-59 to the Pierce Elevated. For William P. Hobby (HOU), stay on I-69 to the I-610 South Loop east, then I-45 Gulf Freeway south to Airport Boulevard. Total mileage runs 62–85 miles depending on your Houston drop-off (IAH is closest from Livingston at ~62 mi, downtown ~74 mi, Hobby ~85 mi via the Loop).
Pricing in context. The instant-quote floor for a Livingston to Houston sedan trip starts at $136 for the shortest address pair off-peak. Most real bookings on this corridor for a 1–3 passenger sedan land in the $140–$185 range — that span reflects pickup distance from the Livingston core, Houston drop-off (Hobby is 20+ mi further than IAH thanks to the cross-metro Loop routing), pre-dawn or late-night surcharges, and round-trip vs one-way. Groups of 4–7 ride in a large SUV or shuttle van; SUV fares on this corridor typically run $190–$240 one-way. The booking tool quotes your exact address pair in real time — no phone tag required.
Houston travel tips. (1) Build a real flight buffer. Even with non-stop service, the drive itself runs 1h15m–1h45m to IAH and 1h45m–2h15m to Hobby before rush-hour drag. For an IAH or Hobby departure we recommend leaving Livingston 3.5 hours before a domestic flight and 4.5 hours before an international flight — we ride with you, not against you. (2) Rush-hour windows. US-59 / I-69 southbound into Houston tightens up 7:00–9:30am Monday through Friday between Humble and the North Loop; the same stretch northbound slows 3:30–6:30pm. We monitor live traffic and adjust pickup time at no charge. (3) IAH vs Hobby vs Downtown. IAH is the natural pick from Livingston — it is the closest Houston airport (~62 mi) and the routing avoids any cross-metro Loop driving. If your airline only serves Hobby, plan an extra 20–30 minutes for the Loop transit. For downtown business drop-offs we exit at I-610 or run the Pierce Elevated. (4) Returns from Houston. We track your inbound flight automatically. If you land late or your bag is delayed, message dispatch at (817) 403-6196 and we hold the driver curbside without re-charging. (5) Round trips. Booking the return at the same time as the outbound locks in the same vehicle class and unlocks the ONLINE 10% promo code — it is the single biggest savings lever on this route.
To book your shuttle from Livingston to Houston Airport, give us a call at (817) 403-6196 or visit our website to make an online reservation. For online bookings, use the promo code ONLINE to receive a 10% discount on round trips. We look forward to providing you with a stress-free travel experience.