There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit (DTW)plane IAH - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 39m$152–344Bus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
30h 19m$341–439Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 20m$358–788Drive 1,264.5 mi
- Drive from Houston to Ann Arborcar 1,264.5 mi
21h 33m$231–334Fly from William P. Hobby Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Detroit (DTW)plane HOU - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 48m$200–921Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
30h 33m$259–434Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
35h 14m$412–914
Houston to Ann Arbor by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which costs $150 - $350 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $150 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 14m.
The distance between Houston and Ann Arbor is 1140 miles. The road distance is 1271.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus which takes 30h 19m and costs $340 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Houston to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Houston to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St station.
Houston to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Ann Arbor is to bus which takes 30h 19m and costs $340 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $950 and takes 35h 14m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Washington, and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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 Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 4:29 PM in Houston and 5:29 PM in Ann Arbor.
Houston to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Ann Arbor is 1272 miles. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Houston to Ann Arbor.
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