There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Downtown Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Albuquerque International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane ABQ - HOU
4h 38m$94–485Bus
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus Denver
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus El Paso
18h 36m$203–247Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
2d 6h$608–1,465Drive 837.2 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Downtown Houstoncar 837.2 mi
15h 4m$153–221Fly Albuquerque International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ABQ - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Avebus
4h 51m$104–557Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SAF - IAH
7h 25m$165–561Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SAF - HOU
7h 35m$155–509Bus via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Albuquerque to El Pasobus Lxus 1122 / ...
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus El Paso
19h 11m$208–247Bus via Houston Bus Station
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus Denver
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001
21h 30m$154–259
Albuquerque to Downtown Houston by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Downtown Houston is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Downtown Houston is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Downtown Houston. However, there are services departing from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Houston Ave @ White Oak Dr via El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and N Main St @ Airline Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Downtown Houston. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Houston via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Albuquerque and Downtown Houston is 781 miles. The road distance is 842.1 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Downtown Houston without a car is to bus which takes 18h 36m and costs $200 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Albuquerque to Downtown Houston, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Downtown Houston bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Albuquerque to Downtown Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Downtown Houston is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $90 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $250 and takes 18h 36m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Downtown Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Downtown Houston via El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, and Houston Ave @ White Oak Dr in around 18h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque to Downtown Houston bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Downtown Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Downtown Houston is 842 miles. It takes approximately 15h 4m to drive from Albuquerque to Downtown Houston.
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