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How to get fromHouston to Portsmouthby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Portsmouth by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAH - ORF
    5h 17m
    $153–644

  2. Bus, train via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Colonial Heightsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    30h 43m
    $250–383

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    43h 5m
    $527–1,126

  4. Drive 1,342.1 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Portsmouthcar car 1,342.1 mi
    23h 6m
    $245–354

  5. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane HOU - ORF
    6h 2m
    $211–891

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    32h 52m
    $222–447

Houston to Portsmouth by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration43h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,232.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Portsmouth, VA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Norfolk via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Alexandria in around 43h 5m.

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