There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane CLT - IAH
5h 13m$134–236Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane CLT - HOU
6h 24m$104–554Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus FlixBus N2470
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus Atlanta
18h 53m$170–279Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
29h 35m$305–680Drive 1,034 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Houstoncar 1,034 mi
17h 11m$189–273Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
21h 49m$145–286Bus via Charlotte
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus Charlotte
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
25h 11m$166–302
Charlotte to Houston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Houston is to fly which costs $130 - $240 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Houston is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $130 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Magnolia Transit Center via Atlanta and S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.
The distance between Charlotte and Houston is 948 miles. The road distance is 1040.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Houston without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 18h 53m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Charlotte to Houston, including transfers.
Charlotte to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Houston is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 18h 53m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 29h 35m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Central Station Capitol WB via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, Magnolia Transit Center, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 18h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–460
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
Houston is 1h behind Charlotte. It is currently 7:40 PM in Charlotte and 6:40 PM in Houston.
Charlotte to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Houston is 1040 miles. It takes approximately 17h 11m to drive from Charlotte to Houston.
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