What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston is to fly which costs $120 - $330 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston?

The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $120 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Houston?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Downtown Houston via Dearborn, Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Houston?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 19m.

How far is it from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston?

The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Houston is 1105 miles. The road distance is 1277 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 44m and costs $420 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston bus from?

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.

Where do I catch the Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston train from?

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston?

The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $120 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 32h 19m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,100 and takes 37h 19m.

Where does the Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston bus arrive?

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Houston?

Houston is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 8:30 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 7:30 PM in Houston.

Where does the Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston train arrive?

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston is 1277 miles. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston.

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Houston.

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

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Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane DTW - IAH
4h 4m
$128–323
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain
3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
31h 44m
$422–882
Bus via New South Memphis
1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
32h 19m
$292–512
Drive 1,269.6 mi
1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houstoncar 1,269.6 mi
21h 33m
$232–335
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane DTW - HOU
5h 22m
$255–1,140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus
3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
33h 42m
$310–615
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
37h 19m
$497–1,072

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Houston by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,098.5 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Frontier Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Downtown Houston via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 32h 19m.

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