How to travel from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dallas, TX to Houston, TX

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €41.

Distance: 225 miles (363 km)

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€41

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€141

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€83

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5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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30m

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4h 24m

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1h 24m

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15h 29m

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14h 59m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX

How to get from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM4h20
Dallas Downtown
02:05PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:05PM4h35
Dallas Downtown
06:40PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

American AirlinesAA1912
09:35PM1h14
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
10:49PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$3561One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak21 Texas Eagle · 2 Sunset Limited
12:38PM22h32
Union Station, Dallas, TX
11:10AMHouston Station, Houston, TX
$961One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
02:45PM4h30
Dallas Downtown
07:15PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:45PM4h45
Dallas Downtown
07:30PMHouston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:25PM4h50
Dallas, TX
07:15PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX
$411One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK1692 · NK1259
05:45AM18h34
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
12:19AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$1301One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA1586
09:33AM1h20
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
10:53AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$3441One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA539
12:18PM1h17
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
01:35PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$3441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX

Travel to Houston, TX easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX.

FAQs

You can get to Houston, TX from Dallas, TX 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX is a bus with an average price of $29 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX:

A bus is $15 (€14) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $44 (€40) from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX.

A bus is $40 (€36) less than a train with an average ticket price of $69 (€62) from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX.

The quickest way to travel from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 7 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Houston, TX by bus takes 4 h 10 min on average.

Train takes on average 23 h 10 min.

The distance from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX is approximately 224 miles (362 km).

The average frequency per day from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX is:

  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • 15 flights per day.
  • 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Dallas, TX and Houston, TX as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX:

    The following travel companies offer services from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX:

    • FlixBus, Greyhound, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) or Megabus can get you to Houston, TX by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX for $29 (€26) on Omio.
    • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines or United to go to Houston, TX by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Spirit Airlines Dallas, TX to Houston, TX tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).
    • Amtrak can get you to Houston, TX by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX for $69 (€62) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX with the following travel companies:

    • 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound or Megabus.
    • 6 direct flights per day with American Airlines or United.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Houston, TX as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Dallas, TX and Houston, TX.

    Many of our customers traveling from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX don't make Houston, TX their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Houston, TX are San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, New Orleans, LA or Fort Worth, TX, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Houston, TX to any of these top destinations today!
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