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How to get fromHouston to Jersey Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Jersey City by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane HOU - LGA
    5h 59m
    $228–1,108

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane HOU - EWR
    7h 15m
    $136–660

  3. Bus via Chamblee

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    34h 19m
    $241–341

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Crescent
    42h 56m
    $424–1,016

  5. Drive  1,597.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Jersey Citycar car 1,597.5 mi
    27h 25m
    $292–422

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAH - EWR
    6h 10m
    $218–863

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAH - LGA
    6h 31m
    $210–661

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane IAH - JFK
    6h 20m
    $379–1,133

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAH - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    7h 30m
    $187–1,462

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    39h 56m
    $262–448

Houston to Jersey City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration42h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,451.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Atlanta, New York, New York City Chinatown, and Newark Penn Station in around 34h 19m.

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