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

The distance between New York and Houston is around 1,437 miles (2,313km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from New York to Houston 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

Fly from Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

Spirit Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta - Peachtree St and then to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • 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 Houston.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $220
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Drive

Drive to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,626 miles (2,617km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New York and Houston

There are several options for getting from New York to Houston by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $120 and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $265.

The distance between New York and Houston is around 1,437 miles (2,313km).

It takes around 5hrs to get from New York and Houston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New York to Houston is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $265.

The cheapest way to travel between New York and Houston, 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 New York and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from New York to Houston. 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 17h.

Amtrak run train services between New York and Houston. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 17h, 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 New York and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New York to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta - Peachtree St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Eagle Bus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between New York and Houston. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from New York and Houston. Flights depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Houston (IAH). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between New York and Houston with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 45m.

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines fly between New York and Houston. Flights depart from Newark (EWR) and and arrive into Houston (IAH). These flights usually take around 3h 45m.

The flight from New York to Houston typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Newark (EWR) and and arrive into Houston (IAH).

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 New York and Houston. The distance is around 1,626 miles (2,617km) 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 New York to Houston is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $265.

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Compare travel optionsbetween New York and Houston

Transport options from New York to Houston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5hrs
$265
every 30 mins2,313km (1,437 miles)
Fly to Houston (IAH)5h 15m
$330
every 30 mins2,345km (1,457 miles)
Fly to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU)5h 30m
$270
every 30 mins2,332km (1,449 miles)
Fly to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU)5h 35m
$315
every 30 mins2,476km (1,538 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
$120
twice daily2,800km (1,740 miles)
Train
1 day 17h
$220
6 times a week2,795km (1,737 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
$160
on demand2,617km (1,626 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