There are 10 ways to get from Cincinnati to Houston by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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.
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDF
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)SDF - HOU
5h 26m$153–732Fly Covington to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
cheapest- Fly from Covington (CVG) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)CVG - IAH
5h 39m$114–606Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houston
24h 35m$164–387Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Marshall Station
- Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houston
25h 33mDrive 1,036.2 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Houston1,036.2 mi
17h 50m$190–274Fly Covington to William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)CVG - HOU
6h 53m$176–856Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDF
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)SDF - IAH
5h 44m$191–422Bus to Indianapolis, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)IND - HOU
8h 2m$141–739Bus to Indianapolis, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)IND - IAH
8h 19m$189–469Bus
- Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus StationGreyhound US0135
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone RdAtlanta
26h$194–298
Cincinnati to Houston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Houston is to bus which costs $190 - $300 and takes 26h.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Houston is to drive and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Houston. However, there are services departing from Covington Bus Stop and arriving at Downtown Houston via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Houston is 926 miles. The road distance is 1042.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Houston without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 24h 35m and costs $160 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Cincinnati to Houston, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Covington Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Houston is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 24h 35m and costs $160 - $390. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 5h 39m.
Cincinnati to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Houston is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 1:09 AM in Cincinnati and 12:09 AM in Houston.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Covington Bus Stop to Downtown Houston via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 24h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Louisville International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Covington to William P. Hobby Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Covington to William P. Hobby Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Covington to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Indianapolis to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Indianapolis to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Indianapolis to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Indianapolis to William P. Hobby Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Indianapolis to William P. Hobby Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Indianapolis to William P. Hobby Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Covington to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Covington to William P. Hobby Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Louisville International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Covington to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Covington to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Louisville International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Indianapolis to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Marshall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–140
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $70–180
- Business - advance purchase
- $95–410
- Business Class
- $160–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Covington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Marshall Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
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