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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 an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $578.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $578 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration 14h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $105.
A bus is $526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $578.
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 22m.
Train takes on average 15h 27m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.68. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Dallas, TX to Houston, TX
How to get from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus2:45 PM3h45Dallas Downtown6:30 PMHouston, TX$491One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus2:45 PM3h45Dallas Downtown6:30 PMHouston, TX$491One-way0 transfers
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AA31107:08 AM1h12Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport8:20 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport$3321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus2:20 PM4h10Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX6:30 PMHouston, TX$491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:45 PM4h30Dallas Downtown7:15 PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX$491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:20 PM4h55Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX7:15 PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX$491One-way0 transfers
- AA302310:46 PM1h13Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport11:59 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport$2541One-way0 transfers
- AA22099:43 PM1h14Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport10:57 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport$2541One-way0 transfers
AA392210:34 PM1h15Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport11:49 PMWilliam P. Hobby Airport$2541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $105.
A bus is $526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $578.
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 22m.
Train takes on average 15h 27m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dallas, TX and Houston, TX as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport and arrive in George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Dallas, TX and arrive in Houston Station, Houston, TX.
- Buses mostly depart from Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX and arrive in Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Houston, TX by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus, Valley Transit, Infobus to go to Houston, TX by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Houston, TX by flight.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus, Infobus.
- 17 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, psa airlines, skywest airlines.
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