How to travel from Buffalo to Houston, United States of America

The distance between Buffalo and Houston is around 1,424 miles (2,291km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Buffalo to Houston by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Buffalo (BUF) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $395
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cincinnati OH then Dallas and then to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $280
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car
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Drive

Drive to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,376km (1,476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buffalo and Houston

There are several options for getting from Buffalo to Houston by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $260 and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $395.

The distance between Buffalo and Houston is around 1,424 miles (2,291km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,286 miles (2,069km)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Buffalo and Houston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buffalo to Houston is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx $395.

The cheapest way to travel between Buffalo and Houston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $260 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Buffalo and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Buffalo to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Amtrak run train services between Buffalo and Houston. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 15h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buffalo and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buffalo to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cincinnati OH and Dallas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Barons Bus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Buffalo and Houston. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Buffalo and Houston. Flights depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) - via Chicago Midway (MDW). The flight takes around 4h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Buffalo to Houston. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago Midway (MDW). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Buffalo to Houston typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Buffalo (BUF) and and arrive into Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

The closest major airport to Houston is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) (HOU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Houston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (IAH) and Easterwood Airport (CLL) (CLL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Buffalo and Houston. The distance is around 1,476 miles (2,376km) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buffalo to Houston is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around $395.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Buffalo and Houston

Transport options from Buffalo to Houston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 50m
$395
every 30 mins2,291km (1,424 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
$325
twice a week2,461km (1,529 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
$260
once daily2,690km (1,671 miles)
Train
1 day 15h
$280
6 times a week2,943km (1,829 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
$145
on demand2,376km (1,476 miles)

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Airports near Houston

The following major airports near Houston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

HOU
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from Houston
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
International Airport
Distance
16 miles (25km) from Houston
CLL
Easterwood Airport (CLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83 miles (134km) from Houston