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

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 19m
    $482–1,131

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LGA - IAH
    6h 39m
    $158–455

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    35h 44m
    $272–488

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At 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 30m
    $575–1,136

  5. Drive 1,599.9 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Houstoncar car 1,599.9 mi
    27h 38m
    $292–422

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane JFK - IAH
    6h 23m
    $256–1,122

  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
    6h 22m
    $298–1,313

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane EWR - HOU
    7h 40m
    $252–1,129

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

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane PHL - IAH
    7h 36m
    $246–1,353

  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
    36h 3m
    $253–380

New York to Houston by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration35h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,435.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York City Chinatown to Congress St @ Milam St via Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 35h 44m.

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