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Houston Museum of Natural Science
A comprehensive natural science museum featuring exhibits in paleontology, astronomy, chemistry, and more.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cookeville, TN to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $210. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 11h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $210, and a bus costs an average of $290.
Distance: 722 miles (1162 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$290 Average price | $210 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 0m Average total duration 22h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 8m Average total duration Fastest 11h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cookeville, TN to Houston, TX:
A flight is $80 (€65) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cookeville, TN to Houston, TX costing on average $290 (€234).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 30m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $290 |
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Buses from Cookeville, TN to Houston, TX run on average 3 times per day, taking around 22h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $290 (€234) but you can travel from only $210 (€169) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 00:35. The fastest bus covers the 722 miles (1162 km) distance in 22h 30m.
Distance 722 miles (1162 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $290 (€234) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 22h 30m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 12:35 AM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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15-20% in restaurants; round up for taxis, not expected in fast food or takeaway.
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