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How to get fromDurham to Houstonby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeRDU - IAH
    6h 8m
    $122–387

  2. Bus via Newnan

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus
    2. Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Newnan Park and Ridebus453
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
    22h 18m
    $180–303

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
    33h 49m
    $236–2,693

  4. Drive 1,172.8 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Houstoncar1,172.8 mi
    19h 19m
    $214–310

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeRDU - HOU
    6h 9m
    $144–607

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeCLT - IAH
    8h 45m
    $125–313

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeGSO - IAH
    9h 54m
    $129–573

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Durham to NorcrossbusGreyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus StationbusGreyhound US0602
    27h 24m
    $153–404

Durham to Houston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration33h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Fannin St @ Preston St via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Newnan Park and Ride, Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, and Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center in around 22h 18m.

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