How to travel from Fort Worth to Houston, United States of America

The distance between Fort Worth and Houston is around 270 miles (435km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort Worth to Houston by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Victory Station, Fly

Take the train to Victory Station then fly from Dallas (DAL) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $350
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Hyatt Regency Houston.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $105
Operated by

Vonlane

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Drive

Drive to Houston.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance270 miles (435km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Worth and Houston

There are several options for getting from Fort Worth to Houston by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $20 and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $350.

The distance between Fort Worth and Houston is around 270 miles (435km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237 miles (382km)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Fort Worth and Houston by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Worth to Houston is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx $350.

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Worth and Houston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $20 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Worth and Houston. We recommend that you take the train to Victory Station then fly from Dallas (DAL) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Worth and Houston. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Worth to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Camp Bowie & Watonga - Montgomery and 7th & Commerce. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Vonlane and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Fort Worth and Houston. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Worth to Houston. We recommend that you take the bus to FWCS - Bay - C then take the train to DFW Terminal B Station then fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) to Houston (IAH). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Fort Worth and Houston. The distance is around 270 miles (435km) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Worth to Houston is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $105.

How do I get from Fort Worth to Houston

Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Worth and Houston

Transport options from Fort Worth to Houston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Victory Station, Fly + 4 similar
3h 20m
$350
hourly489km (304 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
$270
hourly464km (288 miles)
Bus to FWCS - Bay - C, train and plane3h 30m
$200
hourly475km (295 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 45m
$185
hourly451km (280 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
$390
once daily487km (303 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
$105
twice daily438km (272 miles)
Bus to Houston Downtown5h 15m
$20
twice daily452km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
$27
on demand435km (270 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