What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Houston?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Houston is to fly which costs $55 - $260 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Houston?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $55 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Houston?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Downtown Houston via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Houston?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Houston. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.

How far is it from Detroit to Houston?

The distance between Detroit and Houston is 1127 miles. The road distance is 1289.7 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Houston without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Houston without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Houston?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Detroit to Houston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Houston bus from?

Detroit to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Houston train from?

Detroit to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit to Houston?

The best way to get from Detroit to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $55 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 30h 20m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $1,100 and takes 36h 6m.

Where does the Detroit to Houston bus arrive?

Detroit to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Houston?

Houston is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 6:41 AM in Detroit and 5:41 AM in Houston.

Where does the Detroit to Houston train arrive?

Detroit to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Houston is 1290 miles. It takes approximately 21h 48m to drive from Detroit to Houston.

How do I get a train ticket from Detroit to Houston?

Book your Detroit to Houston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Houston?

Book your Detroit to Houston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 1767+ hotels available in Houston.

Detroit to Houston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Detroit to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane DTW - IAH
6h 19m
$59–256
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus
29h 5m
Bus via New South Memphis
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
30h 20m
$176–329
Drive 1,282.2 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Houstoncar 1,282.2 mi
21h 48m
$234–338
Fly Detroit to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane DTW - HOU
7h 58m
$156–806
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane CLE - IAH
9h 23m
$175–601
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus
3. Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas Stbus
31h 46m
$215–504
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
36h 6m
$222–1,016

Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Detroit to Houston.

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Distance: 1,120.2 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Spirit Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Downtown Houston via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 30h 20m.

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