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Houston to North Carolina trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Houston and North Carolina takes 40h 14m and the fastest train takes 40h 9m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Houston to North Carolina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40h 14m
Duration
1,140 mi
Distance
$740
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Houston to North Carolina train times

Trains run twice a week between Houston and North Carolina. The service departs Houston at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into North Carolina at 05:29:00. All services require a transfer at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and take an average of 40h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System40h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System40h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Houston to North Carolina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Houston to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,139.7 mi
  • Duration: 40h 14m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and North Carolina, USA?

You can take a train from Houston to 7th St Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Parkwood Station in around 29h 50m.

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