There are 9 ways to get from Schenectady to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Albany County Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane ALB - HOU
8h 7m$186–856Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
39h 36m$262–458Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
41h 4m$504–1,109Drive 1,721 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Houstoncar 1,721 mi
30h 4m$315–454Fly Albany County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ALB - IAH
8h 29m$216–958Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the train from Schenectady to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane BDL - IAH
11h 18m$188–786Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane LGA - HOU
9h 50m$199–1,035Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Chinatownbus Nyc
- Take the bus from New York to Memphis - Summer Avebus Nyc
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
40h 38m$252–396Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
46h 54m$498–1,163
Schenectady to Houston by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Houston is to bus which costs $260 - $460 and takes 39h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Houston is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Houston. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Congress St @ Milam St via New York Midtown, Atlanta Bus Station and Magnolia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Houston. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Houston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 54m.
The distance between Schenectady and Houston is 1521 miles. The road distance is 1731.1 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 39h 36m and costs $260 - $460.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Schenectady to Houston, including transfers.
Schenectady to Houston bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Houston is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $460 and takes 39h 36m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,200 and takes 46h 54m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Congress St @ Milam St via New York, NY - Midtown, New York Midtown, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 39h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Albany County Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Albany County Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–850
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Houston bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Houston is 1h behind Schenectady. It is currently 5:34 AM in Schenectady and 4:34 AM in Houston.
Schenectady to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Houston is 1731 miles. It takes approximately 30h 4m to drive from Schenectady to Houston.
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