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How to get fromAmherst to Houstonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BUF - HOU
    5h 58m
    $330–1,435

  2. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane BUF - IAH
    6h 23m
    $200–837

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    36h 9m
    $549–1,084

  4. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    39h 7m
    $272–507

  5. Drive 1,473.8 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Houstoncar car 1,473.8 mi
    25h 11m
    $269–389

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    41h 44m
    $609–1,274

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Mansfield, OHbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mansfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 10m
    $261–529

Amherst to Houston by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration39h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,312.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street & Jersey Left to Downtown Houston via Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 39h 7m.

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