There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to Rice University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane ATL - HOU
4h 24m$556–856Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane BHM - HOU
5h 12m$100–452Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus Atlanta
14h 59m$134–174Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
24h 7m$237–529Drive 794.9 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Rice Universitycar 794.9 mi
13h 2m$146–210Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ATL - IAH
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus
5h 4m$102–558Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Drive from Atlanta to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane BHM - IAH
6h 4m$110–514Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
16h 49m$115–216
Atlanta to Rice University by train, bus, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Rice University is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 16h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Rice University is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $550 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta to Rice University. However, there are services departing from Atlanta and arriving at Mem Hrm Hosp/houston Zoo Stn Nb via S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Rice University. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Hermann Park/Rice U Stn SB via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Central Stn Main SB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.
The distance between Atlanta and Rice University is 719 miles. The road distance is 799.5 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Rice University without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 14h 59m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Atlanta to Rice University, including transfers.
Atlanta to Rice University bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Atlanta station.
Atlanta to Rice University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Rice University is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $550 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 14h 59m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 24h 7m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Rice University, TX, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rd once daily. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Rice University bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Houston - Telephone Rd station.
Rice University is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 9:25 PM in Atlanta and 8:25 PM in Rice University.
Atlanta to Rice University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Rice University is 800 miles. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Atlanta to Rice University.
There are 2218+ hotels available in Rice University.