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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth to Houston by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORF - IAH
    4h 46m
    $163–641

  2. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ORF - HOU
    6h 18m
    $143–589

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 3m
    $242–450

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    42h 42m
    $526–1,129

  5. Drive 1,341.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Houstoncar car 1,341.6 mi
    23h 8m
    $245–354

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 52m
    $217–418

Portsmouth to Houston by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,232 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, VA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Houston via Alexandria and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 42h 42m.

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