There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane ATL - HOU
4h 16m$294–804Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ATL - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
4h 26m$94–486Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus Atlanta
14h 35m$136–224Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
23h 22m$277–572Drive 791.5 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Houstoncar 791.5 mi
12h 57m$145–209Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Drive from Atlanta to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane BHM - HOU
5h 4m$178–940Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Drive from Atlanta to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane BHM - IAH
5h 26m$108–512Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
16h$122–222
Atlanta to Houston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Houston is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $290 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta to Houston. However, there are services departing from Atlanta and arriving at Magnolia Transit Center via S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.
The distance between Atlanta and Houston is 717 miles. The road distance is 796.1 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Houston without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 14h 35m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Atlanta to Houston, including transfers.
Atlanta to Houston bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Atlanta station.
Atlanta to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $290 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 14h 35m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 23h 22m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rd once daily. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Houston bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Houston - Telephone Rd station.
Houston is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 7:57 AM in Atlanta and 6:57 AM in Houston.
Atlanta to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Houston is 796 miles. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Atlanta to Houston.
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