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How to get fromRaleigh Union Station to Houstonby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane RDU - HOU
    5h 25m
    $100–484

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus 453
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    24h 24m
    $182–270

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    34h 31m
    $725–1,128

  4. Drive  1,170.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh Union Station to Houstoncar car 1,170.9 mi
    20h 7m
    $214–309

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane RDU - IAH
    5h 54m
    $124–1,106

  6. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 48m
    $236–365

Raleigh Union Station to Houston by train (Amtrak)

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Duration34h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$725Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,071 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Raleigh Union Station, NC, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Fannin St @ Preston St via Durham, Civic Center Station, Newnan Park and Ride, Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, and Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center in around 24h 24m.

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