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How to get fromNew Jersey to Houstonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane EWR - IAH
    6h 24m
    $205–660

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane JFK - IAH
    7h 15m
    $119–525

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    38h 9m
    $285–460

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    42h 10m
    $950–1,461

  5. Drive  1,589 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Houstoncar car 1,589 mi
    27h 20m
    $272–393

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane PHL - IAH
    7h 4m
    $232–1,035

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGA - HOU
    7h 32m
    $153–731

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LGA - IAH
    7h 55m
    $243–683

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BWI - HOU
    7h 22m
    $207–767

  10. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from New York to Memphis - Summer Avebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus N2211
    38h 10m
    $257–382

New Jersey to Houston by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration38h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,427.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Congress St @ Milam St via Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 38h 9m.

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