How far is it from Waco to Iah?

The drive from Waco to Iah is about 174 mi.

How long does the Waco to Iah shuttle take?

The typical drive time from Waco to Iah is 2 hours 40 mins in normal traffic, and up to 2 hours 55 mins during rush hour. Our private shuttle tracks your flight and plans around traffic so you arrive on time.

How long does the drive from Waco to IAH take?

The drive from Waco to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is about 178 miles via I-35 South and I-45 South, and the trip takes roughly 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes depending on traffic around The Woodlands and north Houston. We build buffer time into your pickup so you reach the IAH terminal at least 90 minutes before a domestic flight (2 hours before an international flight).

What time should I be picked up in Waco for a flight out of IAH?

For a domestic flight out of IAH, plan to be at the terminal 90 minutes before departure. With a 3h30m drive plus a 20–30 minute curbside buffer, that means a pickup in Waco roughly 5 hours before your scheduled flight time. For international flights, add another 30 minutes. For early-morning flights (before 7 AM), a 1:30–2:00 AM pickup from Waco is standard — we run 24/7 with no off-hours surcharge.

Is the Texas Shuttle from Waco cheaper than driving and parking at IAH?

For trips of 4+ days, often yes when you factor in the total cost. IAH Terminal Garage parking runs about $24 per day, Ecopark shuttle lots are about $7–$8 per day, and Ecopark2 economy is about $5 per day. A 5-day trip in the terminal garage is $120 in parking alone, plus 356+ miles of fuel and wear on your car for the round trip from Waco. A one-way Texas Shuttle to IAH starts around $432 — and you skip the 7-hour round-trip drive, the parking, and the long walk from the lot with your bags.

Do you offer 24/7 service for early-morning or red-eye IAH flights from Waco?

Yes. We run 24/7, including pre-dawn pickups before 5 AM and arrivals after midnight at IAH. Early-morning Waco pickups are one of our most-booked windows because IAH runs heavy 6–8 AM departure banks for United and other carriers. No off-hours surcharge — the quote you see at booking is the quote you pay, whether your pickup is 3 AM or 3 PM.

Do you drop off at IAH or Hobby — and can I book either airport from Waco?

Both. George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is the larger Houston airport for United, international, and most legacy-carrier flights, and is roughly 178 miles from Waco via I-45. William P. Hobby (HOU) is about 15–25 minutes further south and is the main Southwest Airlines hub for Houston. We serve both from Waco — just pick the airport you're flying out of when you book and we route accordingly. At IAH we drop at the curbside lane closest to your airline's check-in counter (Terminals A, B, C, D, or E).

Do you wait at IAH arrivals if my flight is delayed on the way back to Waco?

Yes. For arrivals at IAH on the way back to Waco, we track your flight in real time so the driver is at the curb when you walk out, even if your inbound flight is delayed. We include a standard wait window after wheels-down at no extra charge so you have time to deplane, walk to baggage claim at IAH (which can take 10–20 minutes from gate to curb), grab any checked bags, and meet your driver before the 3-hour drive back to Waco.

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Name: Texas Airport Shuttle Service
Brand: Texas Shuttle
Rating: 4.8 (41 reviews)

Waco to IAH Airport Shuttle

Welcome to Texas Shuttle, your trusted door-to-door transportation provider between Waco and IAH Airport. IAH airport travel guide Waco to DFW shuttle Killeen to IAH shuttle Our private shuttles offer a comfortable and reliable journey through central and east Texas, connecting you seamlessly from your doorstep in Waco to any terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) — Terminals A, B, C, D, or E.

The drive from Waco to IAH covers roughly 180 miles and typically takes 3 to 3.5 hours door-to-door, depending on traffic, time of day, and your exact pickup and drop-off addresses. The most common routing leaves Waco on I-35 South, switches to TX-6 South toward Bryan / College Station, and continues to TX-105 or I-45 South into north Houston and the airport. Our drivers adjust the route in real time based on Houston-area congestion, especially around 610 and the Hardy Toll Road approach to IAH.

Travel is in a private sedan or SUV with the vehicle dedicated solely to your party — no shared rides, no extra stops, no waiting on other passengers. That makes it a meaningfully calmer option than driving yourself through Houston traffic and paying multi-day airport parking, and a more dependable option than long-distance taxi or rideshare, which is rarely available at airport-quality service levels over this distance.

What Time Should I Expect My Driver?

Your driver will arrive at your specified pickup location 15-20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This buffer allows ample opportunity for last-minute preparations and ensures a smooth start to your journey.

How Many Suitcases Can I Bring?

Our shuttles are equipped to accommodate standard suitcases and carry-ons comfortably. We recommend bringing no more than two full-size suitcases per passenger, along with any additional bags that fit within the vehicle’s storage space. Larger groups, sports equipment, or extra bags? Just tell us when you book and we’ll size the vehicle accordingly.

What Happens in Case of a Flight Delay?

In the event of a flight delay, our drivers are flexible and will wait for you at the airport until your flight is scheduled to depart. We track inbound flights when you provide your flight number at booking, so for IAH arrivals we adjust pickup time automatically and you won’t pay for a delay that wasn’t yours.

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Most of our drivers are experienced, licensed professionals in Texas and know the I-35 / TX-6 / I-45 corridor cold — including the alternate routes when something on TX-6 or the IAH approach is shut down. They handle your luggage and get you to your destination relaxed and on time.

Who are your drivers?

We send a nice car (1-3 passengers) or a shuttle/SUV (4+ passengers) sized to your group and luggage. Vehicles are clean and late-model, with charging ports and bottled water. Tell us your headcount and bag count when you book.

What vehicle will pick me up?

For context, that pricing is competitive against the realistic alternatives: 3+ hours of self-driving plus $20-30 per day of IAH parking, a long and uncertain rideshare quote that often won’t complete at this distance, or a missed-flight risk if you try to chain a regional flight from Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

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The Waco ↔ IAH Route in Detail

Waco sits in the I-35 corridor between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin, while George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) sits roughly 20 miles north of downtown Houston. There’s no single freeway connecting the two, so the trip stitches together a few highways: Heading to George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) instead? See our Temple to IAH shuttle service for direct rides from Central Texas to Houston IAH.

I-35 South out of Waco — a short stretch through Bellmead and Lorena before the turn east.
TX-6 South toward Bryan / College Station — the main 100-mile leg, passing Marlin, Hearne, and Texas A&M.
TX-105 East or I-45 South into Houston — depending on time of day, drivers choose TX-105 through Navasota and Conroe, or jump on I-45 South for a faster cruise into the IAH area when traffic permits.
Beltway 8 or Hardy Toll Road into IAH — final 10-15 miles into Terminals A through E.

Total driving distance is about 175-190 miles with a typical door-to-door time of 3 to 3.5 hours in normal conditions. Plan an extra 30-45 minutes for weekday afternoon traffic around Houston, A&M home football weekends (kickoff Saturdays in College Station), and major holiday travel windows around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Which IAH Terminal Do You Serve?

All of them. IAH has five terminals (A, B, C, D, and E) and we drop directly at the departures curb of whichever terminal matches your airline:

Terminal A — United Express and select partners.
Terminal B — United domestic.
Terminal C — United domestic and select international.
Terminal D — international carriers (Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Emirates, and others).
Terminal E — United international plus several other carriers.

Tell us your airline when you book and the driver will pull up at the correct curb. For arrivals, we meet you at the designated ground-transportation pickup point so you don’t hunt across a five-terminal airport with your bags.

Pricing / Fares: Waco to IAH

How much does a shuttle from Waco to IAH cost?

Fares depend on your exact pickup and drop-off addresses, group size, and schedule. Based on our recent Waco ↔ IAH bookings, a typical one-way private sedan or small-SUV trip runs roughly $430 to $580, with most around the $480-$500 mark. Larger SUVs or vans for groups of 4+ are higher. Enter your addresses in our online booking tool for an instant quote — no account needed, and the price you see is the door-to-door total. Round-trip bookings with promo code ONLINE save 10%.

Travel Tips for the Waco ↔ IAH Trip

Pickup buffer: For international departures out of Terminal D or E, book the pickup so you arrive at IAH at least 3 hours before flight time. For domestic out of B or C, 2 hours is comfortable.
Friday evenings & Sunday afternoons: Houston-bound TX-6 / I-45 traffic can add 30-45 minutes — add a buffer on those windows.
Aggie game days: If a home football game is in College Station, TX-6 through Bryan can crawl — we’ll route around it but the trip may run longer.
Flight tracking: Add your flight number at booking. For IAH arrivals we follow the inbound flight live and adjust the pickup, so a delay doesn’t become a wait-time charge.
Cruise connections: Many of our Waco riders are connecting through IAH for cruises out of Galveston. Plan for IAH arrival the day before sailing day — we also offer direct Waco-to-Galveston service if you’d rather skip the airport entirely.
Baylor families: We do regular runs between Baylor (and Waco hotels like the Hilton, Hampton Inn, and Magnolia properties) and IAH, especially during move-in, parents’ weekend, and holiday breaks — reserve early during those windows.

Who Books This Trip Most Often?

Baylor University students, parents, and visiting families connecting to home-airport hubs through IAH.
Business travelers at Waco-area employers and at Texas A&M / College Station catching United international service from IAH.
Medical Center patients and families heading to specialist appointments at the Texas Medical Center via IAH.
Cruise passengers using IAH as their inbound airport before sailing from Galveston.
Frequent international flyers who need the United / Star Alliance long-haul network from Terminals D and E.

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