There are 8 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane FLL - HOU
4h 56m$99–485Train to Miami International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MIA - HOU
5h 23m$91–438Bus
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus FlixBus 2410
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
25h 49m$183–287Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
2d 8h$596–1,304Drive 1,160.6 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Houstoncar 1,160.6 mi
18h 56m$212–306Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane FLL - IAH
5h 25m$104–657Train to Miami International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MIA - IAH
5h 49m$106–710Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus Miami
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
28h 16m$235–357
Fort Lauderdale to Houston by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Houston is to train and fly which costs $100 - $750 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $95 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Houston station. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Houston Bus Station via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Houston via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Houston is 976 miles. The road distance is 1167.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 25h 49m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Houston, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $95 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 25h 49m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Central Station Capitol WB via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 25h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Houston is 1h behind Fort Lauderdale. It is currently 7:53 AM in Fort Lauderdale and 6:53 AM in Houston.
Fort Lauderdale to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Houston is 1167 miles. It takes approximately 18h 56m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Houston.
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