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

The distance between Houston and Washington is around 1,234 miles (1,986km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Houston to Washington 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 Reagan Washington (DCA).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $435
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Washington.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $200
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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Distance1,407 miles (2,265km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Houston and Washington

There are several options for getting from Houston to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $200 and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $435.

The distance between Houston and Washington is around 1,234 miles (1,986km).

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Houston and Washington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Houston to Washington is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx $435.

The cheapest way to travel between Houston and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $200 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Houston and Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Houston to Washington. 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 11h.

Amtrak run train services between Houston and Washington. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Houston to Washington. 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 run regular bus services between Houston and Washington. 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 Washington. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and arrive at Reagan Washington (DCA). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Houston and Washington with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly between Houston and Washington. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Houston to Washington typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA).

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) 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 Washington. The distance is around 1,407 miles (2,265km) by road and it will take around 23h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to Washington is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around $435.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Houston and Washington

Transport options from Houston to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
$435
every 30 mins1,986km (1,234 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
$440
hourly2,073km (1,288 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
$215
twice daily2,468km (1,534 miles)
Train
1 day 11h
$200
6 times a week2,436km (1,514 miles)
Drive
23h 20m
$140
on demand2,265km (1,407 miles)

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Airports near Washington

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

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington