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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Houston, TX
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, and a train costs an average of $247.
Distance: 1417 miles (2281 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$226 Average price | $460 Average price | $180 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 43h 3m Average total duration 42h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 4m Average total duration 38h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
6.8 - 13.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Houston, TX:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Houston, TX costing on average $226 (€182).
A bus is $280 (€225) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Houston, TX costing on average $460 (€370).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 38h 34m.
Train takes on average 42h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Houston, TX
How to get from New York, NY to Houston, TX by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Houston, TX is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · · · 9:30 AM46h40New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY7:10 AMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX$1951One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- · · · 9:30 AM46h40New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY7:10 AMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX$1951One-way3 transfers
Fastest
UA4926:00 AM3h48Newark Liberty International Airport8:48 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport$6611One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus+ · 4:30 PM39h40New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY7:10 AMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX$1951One-way2 transfers- FlixBus+10:00 PM34h10New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.7:10 AMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX$1961One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+9:15 PM34h55New York, 28 Allen St., NY7:10 AMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX$1961One-way1 transfer
AA3084 · AA24456:00 AM5h08LaGuardia Airport10:08 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport$3671One-way1 transfer- AA2068 · AA18405:00 PM5h32LaGuardia Airport9:32 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport$3671One-way1 transfer
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AA50556:05 AM5h39LaGuardia Airport10:44 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport$3671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Houston, TX:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Houston, TX costing on average $226 (€182).
A bus is $280 (€225) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Houston, TX costing on average $460 (€370).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 38h 34m.
Train takes on average 42h 33m.
- Around 97 flights per day.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Houston, TX as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Houston Station, Houston, TX.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Houston, TX by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines to go to Houston, TX by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Houston, TX by bus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
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