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How to get fromDallas to Downtown Houstonby bus, car, tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Dallas to Downtown Houston by bus, car, tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Dallas
    4h 17m
    $62–82

  2. Bus via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    4h 49m
    $39–57

  3. Drive  238.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Downtown Houstoncar car 238.1 mi
    3h 45m
    $44–63

  4. Tram to Dallas, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, line 700 tram

    1. Take the tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DAL - HOU
    3. Take the tram from Downtown Transit Center Stn NB to Quitman Near Northside NBtram tram
    3h 52m
    $55–320

  5. Bus via Dallas Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1100 / ...
    6h 39m
    $47–72

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DFW - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Avebus bus
    4h 49m
    $167–479

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, line 700 tram

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DFW - HOU
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Transit Center Stn NB to Quitman Near Northside NBtram tram
    4h 48m
    $47–287

Dallas to Downtown Houston by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Downtown Houston, TX, USA?

RedCoach operates a bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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