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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Houstonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane FLL - HOU
    4h 54m
    $94–485

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MIA - HOU
    5h 28m
    $86–438

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus bus Miami
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0799
    28h 15m
    $225–347

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    2d 8h
    $547–1,369

  5. Drive  1,160.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Houstoncar car 1,160.6 mi
    18h 56m
    $212–306

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane FLL - IAH
    5h 23m
    $104–657

  7. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MIA - IAH
    5h 51m
    $106–710

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 25m
    $209–382

  9. Bus via Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 5m
    $183–305

Fort Lauderdale to Houston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 970.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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 Broward Boulevard/Southeast 3rd Avenue to Congress St @ Milam St via Airport/Rental Car Center, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Old St Augustine at Intramural Field, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 28h 15m.

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