There are 7 ways to get from Alachua to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane GNV - HOU
7h 39m$165–548Bus to Jacksonville, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane JAX - HOU
7h 45m$137–475Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from High Springs to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0761S
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
20h 18m$160–250Drive 839.7 mi
- Drive from Alachua to Houstoncar 839.7 mi
13h 42m$154–222Bus to Jacksonville, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane JAX - IAH
8h 1m$152–537Bus to Orlando, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MCO - HOU
7h 12m$163–519Bus to Orlando, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MCO - IAH
7h 31m$268–911
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alachua to Houston is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Alachua to Houston is to bus and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Alachua to Houston station. However, there are services departing from High Springs and arriving at Houston Bus Station via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.
The distance between Alachua and Houston is 811 miles. The road distance is 844.6 miles.
The best way to get from Alachua to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 20h 18m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Alachua to Houston, including transfers.
Alachua to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from High Springs station.
The best way to get from Alachua to Houston is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 20h 18m.
Alachua to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Houston is 1h behind Alachua. It is currently 12:43 PM in Alachua and 11:43 AM in Houston.
What companies run services between Alachua, FL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alachua to Central Station Capitol WB via High Springs, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 20h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Jacksonville to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Jacksonville to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Jacksonville to William P. Hobby Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from High Springs to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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