There are 10 ways to get from Erie 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 Erie International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ERI - IAH
8h 40m$134–656Train, bus via Longview (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
34h 21m$382–817Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
35h 50m$237–402Drive 1,377.7 mi
- Drive from Erie to Houstoncar 1,377.7 mi
23h 34m$252–364Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane CLE - IAH
7h 40m$159–321Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane PIT - HOU
9h 53m$143–635Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane PIT - IAH
10h 16m$163–737Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane YYZ - IAH
11h 55m$320–1,046Train, bus
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
35h 58m$390–560Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
39h 56m$442–1,007
Erie to Houston by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Houston is to train and fly which costs $150 - $330 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Houston is to train and fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $150 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Houston. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Downtown Houston via Cleveland Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 56m.
The distance between Erie and Houston is 1232 miles. The road distance is 1385.7 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Houston without a car is to train and bus via Longview which takes 34h 21m and costs $380 - $850.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Erie to Houston, including transfers.
Erie to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Houston is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 35h 50m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $1,100 and takes 39h 56m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Downtown Houston via Cleveland Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 35h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–490
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Houston is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 3:41 AM in Erie and 2:41 AM in Houston.
Erie to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Houston is 1386 miles. It takes approximately 23h 34m to drive from Erie to Houston.
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