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How to get fromRichmond to Houstonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Richmond to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane RIC - IAH
    6h 6m
    $142–654

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    28h 59m
    $202–385

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    35h 40m
    $409–829

  4. Drive 1,309.7 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Houstoncar car 1,309.7 mi
    22h 17m
    $239–346

  5. Fly Richmond International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane RIC - HOU
    7h 32m
    $252–1,202

  6. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DCA - HOU
    7h 17m
    $382–1,740

  7. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORF - IAH
    7h 38m
    $154–650

  8. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DCA - IAH
    7h 40m
    $222–992

  9. Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BWI - HOU
    7h 46m
    $270–1,783

  10. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane IAD - IAH
    8h 15m
    $142–591

  11. Bus, train via Houston (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    38h 38m
    $464–974

Richmond to Houston by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration28h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Congress St @ Milam St via Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 28h 59m.

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