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

The distance between Philadelphia and Houston is around 1,362 miles (2,192km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Philadelphia to Houston 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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $335
Operated by

Delta

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $210
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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $240
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,544 miles (2,485km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Philadelphia and Houston

There are several options for getting from Philadelphia to Houston by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $210 and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $335.

The distance between Philadelphia and Houston is around 1,362 miles (2,192km).

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Philadelphia and Houston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to Houston is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx $335.

The cheapest way to travel between Philadelphia and Houston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $210 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Philadelphia and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Philadelphia 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 15h.

Amtrak run train services between Philadelphia and Houston. 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 Philadelphia and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Philadelphia to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Philadelphia and Houston. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Philadelphia and Houston. Flights depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 4h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Philadelphia to Houston. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Philadelphia to Houston typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 Philadelphia and Houston. The distance is around 1,544 miles (2,485km) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Philadelphia to Houston is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around $335.

How do I get from Philadelphia to Houston

Compare travel optionsbetween Philadelphia and Houston

Transport options from Philadelphia to Houston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 45m
$335
hourly2,221km (1,380 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
$460
hourly2,192km (1,362 miles)
Train
1 day 15h
$210
6 times a week2,650km (1,646 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
$240
once daily2,759km (1,715 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
$155
on demand2,485km (1,544 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