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

The distance between Jacksonville and Houston is around 842 miles (1,355km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jacksonville to Houston by plane, 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 Jacksonville (JAX) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $315
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Tallahassee and then to Houston.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Houston.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance870 miles (1,400km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jacksonville and Houston

There are several options for getting from Jacksonville to Houston by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $140 and will take around 20h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $315.

The distance between Jacksonville and Houston is around 842 miles (1,355km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 821 miles (1,321km)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Jacksonville and Houston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jacksonville to Houston is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx $315.

The cheapest way to travel between Jacksonville and Houston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $140 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jacksonville and Houston. We recommend that you fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jacksonville and Houston. It typically takes around 20h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jacksonville to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallahassee. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 35m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Jacksonville and Houston. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jacksonville and Houston. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) and arrive at Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Jacksonville and Houston with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

Southwest Airlines, Delta and American Airlines fly between Jacksonville and Houston. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) and and arrive into Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Jacksonville to Houston typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) 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 Jacksonville and Houston. The distance is around 870 miles (1,400km) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jacksonville to Houston is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around $315.

How do I get from Jacksonville to Houston

Compare travel optionsbetween Jacksonville and Houston

Transport options from Jacksonville to Houston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 60m
$315
hourly1,355km (842 miles)
Bus
20h 35m
$140
once daily1,492km (927 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
$86
on demand1,400km (870 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