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

The distance between Houston and Baltimore is around 1,265 miles (2,036km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Houston to Baltimore 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 Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to Baltimore (BWI).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $375
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Baltimore MD.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $120
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Baltimore Penn Station.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $200
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Drive

Drive to Baltimore.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Distance1,440 miles (2,317km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Houston and Baltimore

There are several options for getting from Houston to Baltimore by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $120 and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $375.

The distance between Houston and Baltimore is around 1,265 miles (2,036km).

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Houston and Baltimore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Houston to Baltimore is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $375.

The cheapest way to travel between Houston and Baltimore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $120 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Houston to Baltimore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in 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 Houston and Baltimore. 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 Houston and Baltimore. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Houston to Baltimore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta, Baltimore MD and ODONNELL ST CUTOFF & TRAVEL CENTER wb. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Greyhound USA and Eagle Bus run regular bus services between Houston and Baltimore. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Houston and Baltimore. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and arrive at Baltimore (BWI). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Houston and Baltimore with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.

Southwest Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Houston and Baltimore. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and and arrive into Baltimore (BWI). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.

The flight from Houston to Baltimore typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and and arrive into Baltimore (BWI).

The closest major airport to Baltimore is Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Baltimore. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) 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 Houston and Baltimore. The distance is around 1,440 miles (2,317km) by road and it will take around 24hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to Baltimore is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $375.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Houston and Baltimore

Transport options from Houston to Baltimore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 20m
$375
hourly2,036km (1,265 miles)
Fly to Baltimore (BWI)4h 35m
$185
hourly2,039km (1,267 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
$410
hourly2,048km (1,273 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
$120
twice daily2,510km (1,560 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
$200
6 times a week2,499km (1,553 miles)
Drive
24hrs
$140
on demand2,317km (1,440 miles)

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Airports near Baltimore

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

BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Baltimore
DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38 miles (61km) from Baltimore
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
51 miles (81km) from Baltimore