There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Albuquerque International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane ABQ - HOU
4h 16m$92–473Bus
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus Denver
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus El Paso
18h 5m$198–250Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
2d 5h$684–1,535Drive 838.5 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Houstoncar 838.5 mi
15h 5m$153–221Fly Albuquerque International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ABQ - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
4h 35m$102–555Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SAF - HOU
7h$158–507Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SAF - IAH
7h 14m$168–559Bus via Albuquerque, NM
- Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to El Paso, TXbus Denver to El Paso
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus El Paso
18h 54m$207–246Bus via Houston Bus Station
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus Denver
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001
20h 20m$140–272
Albuquerque to Houston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Houston is to bus via Houston Bus Station which costs $140 - $280 and takes 20h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Houston. However, there are services departing from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr via El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Houston. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Houston via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Albuquerque and Houston is 778 miles. The road distance is 843.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 18h 5m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Albuquerque to Houston, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Houston bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Albuquerque to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $250 and takes 18h 5m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr via El Paso Bus Station and El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 18h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Houston bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.
Houston is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 12:30 AM in Albuquerque and 1:30 AM in Houston.
Albuquerque to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Houston is 843 miles. It takes approximately 15h 5m to drive from Albuquerque to Houston.
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