There are 8 ways to get from Downtown Houston to NASA by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HOU - DCA
5h 19m$255–1,206Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IAH - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Federal Center SW, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h 24m$115–559Bus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
31h 48m$203–413Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain Crescent
38h 43m$399–917Drive 1,373.4 mi
- Drive from Downtown Houston to NASAcar 1,373.4 mi
24h 1m$251–362Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IAH - DCA
5h 42m$175–809Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane HOU - BWI
6h 27m$207–966Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IAH - BWI
6h 46m$197–419
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Houston to NASA is to fly which costs $190 - $420 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Houston to NASA is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $250 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Houston station to NASA station. However, there are services departing from Houston Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Downtown Houston to NASA. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 43m.
The distance between Downtown Houston and NASA is 1241 miles. The road distance is 1381.4 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Houston to NASA without a car is to bus which takes 31h 48m and costs $200 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Downtown Houston to NASA, including transfers.
Downtown Houston to NASA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.
Downtown Houston to NASA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Downtown Houston to NASA is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $250 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 31h 48m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $950 and takes 38h 43m.
What companies run services between Downtown Houston, TX, USA and NASA, DC, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Houston to NASA via Quitman Near Northside SB, Central Stn Main SB, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 31h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Downtown Houston to NASA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Downtown Houston to NASA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Houston to NASA is 1381 miles. It takes approximately 24h 1m to drive from Downtown Houston to NASA.
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