There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Herndon 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 31m$217–1,010Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IAH - IAD
5h 34m$127–610Bus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus
33h 35m$229–410Train (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 46m$387–860Drive 1,358.1 mi
- Drive from Houston to Herndoncar 1,358.1 mi
23h 47m$248–358Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane HOU - IAD
6h 32m$155–707Fly 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
6h 13m$179–813Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane HOU - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h 49m$167–767Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IAH - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
7h 36m$199–420
Houston to Herndon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Herndon is to fly and subway which costs $190 - $420 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Herndon is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $210 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Louisiana St @ Preston St and arriving at Herndon Pkwy @ Van Buren St via Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Dulles Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 46m.
The distance between Houston and Herndon is 1259 miles. The road distance is 1366 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Herndon without a car is to bus which takes 33h 35m and costs $220 - $410.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Houston to Herndon, including transfers.
Houston to Herndon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.
Houston to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Herndon is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $410 and takes 33h 35m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $900 and takes 38h 46m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Herndon, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Herndon Pkwy @ Van Buren St via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, and Dulles Airport in around 33h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
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
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- 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
- $120–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Houston to Herndon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Herndon is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 4:01 PM in Houston and 5:01 PM in Herndon.
Houston to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Herndon is 1366 miles. It takes approximately 23h 47m to drive from Houston to Herndon.
There are 264+ hotels available in Herndon.







