There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Alabama by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane HOU - BHM
3h 24m$154–868Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
cheapest- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane IAH - HSV
4h 2m$96–480Bus via Chamblee
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc
2d$349–492Train, bus
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc
2d 11h$615–1,245Drive 743 mi
- Drive from Houston to Huntsvillecar 743 mi
12h 59m$136–196Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane IAH - BHM
3h 58m$116–671Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Mobile Regional Airport, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane IAH - MOB
- Take the bus from Bel Air Mall to Govt Near Royal Stbus
6h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc
2d 5h$369–652
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Alabama is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Alabama is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $150 - $900.
The distance between Houston and Alabama is 588 miles. The road distance is 747.4 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Alabama without a car is to bus via Chamblee which takes 2 days 0h and costs $340 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Houston to Alabama, including transfers.
The best way to get from Houston to Alabama is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $150 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Chamblee, which costs $340 - $500 and takes 2 days 0h.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Alabama is 747 miles. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Houston to Alabama.
There are 135+ hotels available in Alabama.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Alabama, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Huntsville via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Atlanta, New York, and Huntsville in around 2d.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Mobile Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Atlanta to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $100–150
Bus from New York to Huntsville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $110–160
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Phone
- 251 344 6600
- Website
- thewavetransit.com
Bus from Bel Air Mall to Govt Near Royal St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.thewavetransit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide











