There are 9 ways to get from Orlando to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 32m$504–954Bus to Tampa, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane TPA - HOU
6h 42m$91–437Bus
- 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
22h 38m$166–324Train (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$512–1,184Drive 962.1 mi
- Drive from Orlando to Houstoncar 962.1 mi
15h 38m$176–254Fly Orlando to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MCO - IAH
4h 56m$184–806Bus to Tampa, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane TPA - IAH
7h 11m$446–679Bus via Orlando Bus Station
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0761S
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
23h 25m$139–272Bus via Florida Mall
- Take the bus from Orlando to Tallahasseebus FlixBus 2410
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
24h 9m$138–264
Orlando to Houston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Houston is to bus via Orlando Bus Station which costs $130 - $280 and takes 23h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $500 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Houston station. However, there are services departing from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL and arriving at Houston Bus Station via Old St Augustine at Intramural Field and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Orlando 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 and Houston is 878 miles. The road distance is 967.7 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 22h 38m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Orlando to Houston, including transfers.
Orlando to Houston bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL.
Orlando to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Orlando to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $500 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 22h 38m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 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 bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Central Station Capitol WB via Old St Augustine at Intramural Field, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 22h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
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
- $75–390
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport via Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
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
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- 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
- $60–120
- Website
- RedCoach
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More Questions & Answers
Orlando to Houston bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field station.
Houston is 1h behind Orlando. It is currently 4:28 AM in Orlando and 3:28 AM in Houston.
Orlando to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Houston is 968 miles. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Orlando to Houston.
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