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

The distance between Cleveland and Houston is around 1,272 miles (2,047km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cleveland to Houston by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Cleveland (CLE) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $345
Operated by

Delta

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Toledo then Dallas and then to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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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 12h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $240
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car
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Drive

Drive to Houston.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Distance1,291 miles (2,078km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cleveland and Houston

There are several options for getting from Cleveland to Houston by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $240 and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $345.

The distance between Cleveland and Houston is around 1,272 miles (2,047km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,115 miles (1,794km)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Cleveland and Houston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cleveland to Houston is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx $345.

The cheapest way to travel between Cleveland and Houston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $240 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cleveland and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cleveland to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Amtrak run train services between Cleveland and Houston. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Cleveland and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cleveland to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toledo and Dallas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Barons Bus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Cleveland and Houston. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cleveland and Houston. Flights depart from Cleveland (CLE) and arrive at Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Cleveland to Houston. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Cleveland to Houston typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Cleveland (CLE) 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 Cleveland and Houston. The distance is around 1,291 miles (2,078km) by road and it will take around 22hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cleveland to Houston is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around $345.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cleveland and Houston

Transport options from Cleveland to Houston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 25m
$345
every 30 mins2,047km (1,272 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$250
once daily2,434km (1,512 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
$240
6 times a week2,630km (1,634 miles)
Drive
22hrs
$130
on demand2,078km (1,291 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