There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Ypsilanti by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit (DTW)plane IAH - DTW
4h 57m$238–1,024Drive 1,261.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston to Ypsilanticar 1,261.8 mi
21h 30m$231–333Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
31h 30m$434–864Bus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
36h 38m$251–470Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Detroit (DTW)plane HOU - DTW
6h 5m$266–1,071Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
35h 27m$530–1,090
Houston to Ypsilanti by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Ypsilanti is to fly which costs $230 - $1,100 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Ypsilanti is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Ypsilanti. However, there are services departing from Louisiana St @ Preston St and arriving at YTC - EndPt via Houston Bus Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, Toledo, Beakes + Summit and BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Ypsilanti station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 27m.
The distance between Houston and Ypsilanti is 1123 miles. The road distance is 1269.2 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Ypsilanti without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 30m and costs $430 - $900.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Houston to Ypsilanti, including transfers.
Houston to Ypsilanti bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.
Houston to Ypsilanti train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Ypsilanti is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $230 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $470 and takes 36h 38m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 35h 27m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Ypsilanti, MI, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to YTC - EndPt via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, and BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 1 in around 36h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Ypsilanti bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.
Ypsilanti is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 5:50 PM in Houston and 6:50 PM in Ypsilanti.
Houston to Ypsilanti train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Ypsilanti is 1269 miles. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from Houston to Ypsilanti.
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