There are 9 ways to get from Orlando, FL to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MCO - HOU
4h 54m$506–957Bus via Florida Mall
cheapest- Take the bus from Orlando to Tallahasseebus FlixBus 2410
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
24h 33m$138–264Bus
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus Miami
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
24h 12m$171–336Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Orlando 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$537–1,208Drive 962.4 mi
- Drive from Orlando, FL to Houstoncar 962.4 mi
15h 40m$176–254Fly Orlando to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MCO - IAH
5h 18m$186–809Train to Tampa, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane TPA - HOU
7h 33m$184–864Train to Tampa, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane TPA - IAH
8h 1m$464–716Bus #2
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0761S
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
25h 18m$139–274
Orlando, FL to Houston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando, FL to Houston is to bus via Florida Mall which costs $130 - $270 and takes 24h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando, FL to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $500 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando, FL to Houston station. However, there are services departing from S Orange Ave & Sturtevant St and arriving at Houston Bus Station via Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL, Old St Augustine at Intramural Field and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Orlando, FL to Houston. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at Houston via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Orlando, FL and Houston is 884 miles. The road distance is 968 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando, FL to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 24h 12m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Orlando, FL to Houston, including transfers.
Orlando, FL to Houston bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL.
Orlando, FL to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Orlando, FL to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $500 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 24h 12m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Orlando (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Orlando, FL to Central Station Capitol WB via S Orange Ave & Sturtevant St, Mccoy Rd & Central Ave, Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL, Old St Augustine at Intramural Field, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 24h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport via Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Orlando to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Tampa to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- 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
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Orlando, FL to Houston bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field station.
Houston is 1h behind Orlando, FL. It is currently 2:49 PM in Orlando, FL and 1:49 PM in Houston.
Orlando, FL to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando, FL to Houston is 968 miles. It takes approximately 15h 40m to drive from Orlando, FL to Houston.
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