There are 9 ways to get from Miami to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MIA - HOU
4h 35m$82–432Bus 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
27h 56m$234–354Train (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 8h$549–1,316Drive 1,185.6 mi
- Drive from Miami to Houstoncar 1,185.6 mi
19h 18m$217–313Fly Miami International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MIA - IAH
4h 58m$102–704Fly 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 16m$95–487Fly 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
5h 45m$105–659Train, bus
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain
- Take the bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington St at MLK Jr Dr to Newnan Park and Ridebus 453
- Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
29h 31m$220–328Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0761S
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
30h 55m$200–320
Miami to Houston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Houston is to fly which costs $100 - $750 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $80 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami to 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 27h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to 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 8h.
The distance between Miami and Houston is 971 miles. The road distance is 1192.5 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Houston without a car is to bus via Miami International Airport which takes 27h 56m and costs $230 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Miami to Houston, including transfers.
Miami to Houston bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Miami Airport station.
Miami to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Miami International Airport, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 27h 56m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Miami International Airport (MIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Miami Airport Station to Central Station Capitol WB via Miami International Airport, Miami Airport, Old St Augustine at Intramural Field, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 27h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
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
- $230–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Miami to Houston bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field station.
Houston is 1h behind Miami. It is currently 3:28 AM in Miami and 2:28 AM in Houston.
Miami to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Houston is 1193 miles. It takes approximately 19h 18m to drive from Miami to Houston.
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