There are 8 ways to get from Miami to Downtown Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MIA - IAH
5h 17m$104–756Fly Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MIA - HOU
5h 2m$79–394Bus via Miami International Airport
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus Miami
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
28h 12m$246–366Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
2d 9h$1,247–1,949Drive 1,185.9 mi
- Drive from Miami to Downtown Houstoncar 1,185.9 mi
19h 18m$217–313Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane FLL - HOU
5h 43m$102–499Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane FLL - IAH
6h$157–501Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0761S
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
31h 5m$223–340
Miami to Downtown Houston by bus, tram, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Downtown Houston is to fly which costs $100 - $800 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Downtown Houston is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami to Downtown Houston station. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport and arriving at Houston Bus Station via Old St Augustine at Intramural Field and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Downtown Houston. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Houston via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Miami and Downtown Houston is 996 miles. The road distance is 1192.8 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Downtown Houston without a car is to bus via Miami International Airport which takes 28h 12m and costs $240 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Miami to Downtown Houston, including transfers.
Miami to Downtown Houston bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Miami Airport station.
Miami to Downtown Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Downtown Houston is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $100 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Miami International Airport, which costs $240 - $370 and takes 28h 12m, you could also train, which costs $1,200 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 9h.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Downtown Houston, TX, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Miami Airport Station to Downtown Houston via Miami International Airport, Miami Airport, Old St Augustine at Intramural Field, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Central Station Capitol WB, Central Stn Main NB, and Quitman Near Northside NB in around 28h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–230
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Miami Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Miami to Downtown Houston bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field station.
Miami to Downtown Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Downtown Houston is 1193 miles. It takes approximately 19h 18m to drive from Miami to Downtown Houston.
There are 1967+ hotels available in Downtown Houston.









