How to travel from Houston to New York, United States of America

The distance between Houston and New York is around 1,436 miles (2,311km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Houston to New York 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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Fly to New York La Guardia (LGA)

Fly from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to New York La Guardia (LGA).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to New York City.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • 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 NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $220
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Drive

Drive to New York.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,627 miles (2,618km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Houston and New York

There are several options for getting from Houston to New York by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $120 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $270.

The distance between Houston and New York is around 1,436 miles (2,311km).

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Houston and New York by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Houston to New York is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx $270.

The cheapest way to travel between Houston and New York, 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 New York. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Houston to New York. 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 15h.

Amtrak run train services between Houston and New York. 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 Houston and New York. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Houston to New York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Greyhound USA and Eagle Bus run regular bus services between Houston and New York. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Houston and New York. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) and arrive at Newark (EWR). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Houston and New York with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 20m.

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and American Airlines fly between Houston and New York. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) and and arrive into Newark (EWR). These flights usually take around 3h 20m.

The flight from Houston to New York typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) and and arrive into Newark (EWR).

The closest major airport to New York is LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (LGA) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from New York. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (EWR) and Teterboro Airport (TEB) (TEB) 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 New York. The distance is around 1,627 miles (2,618km) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to New York is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around $265.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Houston and New York

Transport options from Houston to New York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to New York La Guardia (LGA) + 3 similar
4h 45m
$270
every 30 mins2,328km (1,447 miles)
Fly4h 55m
$265
every 30 mins2,311km (1,436 miles)
Fly to New York JFK (JFK)5h 20m
$330
every 20 mins2,343km (1,456 miles)
Fly to Newark (EWR)6h 15m
$415
every 30 mins2,643km (1,642 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
$120
twice daily2,801km (1,740 miles)
Train
1 day 15h
$220
6 times a week2,795km (1,737 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
$160
on demand2,618km (1,627 miles)

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Airports near New York

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

LGA
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from New York
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from New York
TEB
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from New York