There are 9 ways to get from Houston to North Carolina by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IAH - CLT
5h 8m$136–237Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAH - RDU
6h 6m$126–1,107Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus Houston
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2470
20h 35m$169–234Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
29h 50m$299–674Drive 1,034.4 mi
- Drive from Houston to Charlottecar 1,034.4 mi
17h 9m$189–273Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane HOU - GSO
5h 42m$259–1,236Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane HOU - CLT
6h 19m$174–854Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane HOU - RDU
5h 23m$154–754Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Airportbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0646S
25h 53m$171–342
Houston to North Carolina by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to North Carolina is to fly which costs $130 - $240 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to North Carolina is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $130 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Atlanta Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at 7th St Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.
The distance between Houston and North Carolina is 949 miles. The road distance is 1040.5 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to North Carolina without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 20h 35m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Houston to North Carolina, including transfers.
Houston to North Carolina bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd station.
Houston to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to North Carolina is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 20h 35m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 29h 50m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and North Carolina, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Station Rusk EB to Charlotte Bus Station via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta Downtown in around 20h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to North Carolina bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Atlanta station.
North Carolina is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 1:49 AM in Houston and 2:49 AM in North Carolina.
Houston to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to North Carolina is 1040 miles. It takes approximately 17h 9m to drive from Houston to North Carolina.
There are 935+ hotels available in North Carolina.







