There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Flint by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane IAH - FNT
7h 21m$133–544Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Mbs International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane IAH - MBS
- Take the bus from Saginaw Bus Center to Flint Amtrakbus
8h 42m$132–552Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
29h 58m$327–397Bus, 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 Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
31h 9m$358–788Drive 1,304.4 mi
- Drive from Houston to Flintcar 1,304.4 mi
21h 56m$239–344Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit (DTW)plane IAH - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
8h 20m$155–342Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Detroit (DTW)plane HOU - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
9h 29m$223–1,019Train (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 Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
36h 3m$412–914Bus via Montgomery
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Flint Amtrakbus
37h 43m$223–440
Houston to Flint by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Flint is to fly and bus which costs $150 - $350 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Flint is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 3m.
The distance between Houston and Flint is 1138 miles. The road distance is 1312 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Flint without a car is to bus which takes 29h 58m and costs $320 - $400.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Houston to Flint, including transfers.
Houston to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Flint is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $400 and takes 29h 58m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $950 and takes 36h 3m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Flint Amtrak Station via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Samuell @ Cinnabar - E - Ns, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
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
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
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 Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Flint is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 8:44 AM in Houston and 9:44 AM in Flint.
Houston to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Flint is 1312 miles. It takes approximately 21h 56m to drive from Houston to Flint.
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