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How to get fromHouston to Richmondby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane HOU - OAK
    6h 21m
    $237–1,010

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAH - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    7h 14m
    $125–380

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    38h 13m
    $299–606

  4. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2d
    $479–916

  5. Drive 1,885.3 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Richmondcar car 1,885.3 mi
    30h 29m
    $345–497

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HOU - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Richmondsubway subway
    7h 25m
    $232–966

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IAH - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Richmondsubway subway
    9h 36m
    $174–569

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane HOU - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    8h 18m
    $267–1,060

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

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IAH - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    8h 59m
    $189–763

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 2h
    $660–1,383

Houston to Richmond by train, bus, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$479Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,669.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Richmond, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Richmond via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 38h 13m.

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