- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of America’s top fine arts museums, spanning antiquity to modern works. A must for major collections, architecture, and rotating exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Oct 02
€230
Average ticket price on Oct 02
€326
Fastest journey on Oct 02
1 d 23 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 02
2 d 4 h 36 m
Trains on Oct 02
5
Distance
2281 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Houston, TX will cost around €326 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €230.
On Fri, Oct 02, we found 5 trains from New York, NY to Houston, TX, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 02 the direct trains cover the 2281 km distance in an average of 2 d 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 23 h 5 m .
On Fri, Oct 02 the slowest trains will take 2 d 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Houston, TX trains for today, Thursday, October 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian · 421 Texas Eagle · 6021 Connecting Bus | 10:52 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 51h53 | 1:45 PM Houston Station, Houston, TX | 3 transfers | |
19 Crescent · 1 Sunset Limited | 2:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 53h18 | 6:18 PM Houston Station, Houston, TX | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from New York, NY to Houston, TX run on average 1 times per day, taking around 41h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €194 but you can travel from only €44 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 15:40. The fastest train covers the 1417 miles (2281 km) distance in 41h 20m.
Distance 1417 miles (2281 km) |
Average train duration 41h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €194 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 41h 20m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 3:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Houston, TX — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Houston, TX trip today.
One of America’s top fine arts museums, spanning antiquity to modern works. A must for major collections, architecture, and rotating exhibitions.
Premier space museum with spacecraft, simulators, and NASA history. Essential for understanding Houston’s link to human spaceflight.
Large natural science museum known for dinosaurs, gems, and immersive displays. A family favorite with broad appeal and strong exhibits.
Houston’s signature urban park with skyline views, events, lawns, and public art. A central gathering place for visitors and locals.
Museum District green space with trails, gardens, and major attractions nearby. Ideal for a scenic walk between Houston’s top institutions.
Former rail corridor turned urban trail with art, landscaping, and skyline glimpses. A modern favorite for walking and casual exploration.
Slow-smoked beef brisket with a peppery bark. Central Texas barbecue is a Houston staple thanks to the city’s strong smokehouse culture.
Spiced beef or chicken fajitas served sizzling with onions and peppers. Houston helped popularize Tex-Mex restaurant fajitas nationwide.
Warm flour tortillas filled with breakfast staples like egg, potato, bacon, or chorizo. A daily Houston favorite shaped by Texas Mexican food culture.
Refined Gulf Coast fine dining with polished service and seasonal seafood. One of Houston’s most acclaimed upscale restaurants.
Highly regarded barbecue spot serving brisket, ribs, and sausage in a simple, old-school setting loved by locals and visitors.
Beloved casual Vietnamese restaurant famous for garlic noodles, shaken beef, and fusion dishes that reflect Houston’s diverse food scene.
Moderate for U.S. cities: hotels vary widely, dining is reasonable, and car-based transit can add costs for visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Houston, TX by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Houston, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Houston, TX trains use the Penn Station to Houston Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Houston, TX train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
Houston Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Irma's Southwest Grill, The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar
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Ticket office support is available at Houston Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Houston Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Houston Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Houston Station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Houston Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Lancaster Hotel, Hotel ICON, Magnolia Hotel Houston.
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