There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Petoskey by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pellston (PLN)plane IAH - PLN
7h 48m$178–639Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Petoskey, MIbus
36h 10m$448–913Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Petoskey, MIbus
36h 29m$324–552Drive 1,398.7 mi
- Drive from Houston to Petoskeycar 1,398.7 mi
23h 37m$256–369Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Petoskey, MIbus
37h 4m$438–893Train, bus
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Petoskey, MIbus
41h 4m$515–1,106
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pellston (PLN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Petoskey is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 23h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Petoskey is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Petoskey. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Petoskey, MI via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 29m.
The distance between Houston and Petoskey is 1270 miles. The road distance is 1406.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Petoskey without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 10m and costs $440 - $950.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Houston to Petoskey, including transfers.
Houston to Petoskey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Petoskey is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 36h 29m.
Houston to Petoskey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Petoskey is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 10:14 AM in Houston and 11:14 AM in Petoskey.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Petoskey, MI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pellston (PLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Petoskey via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, and Petoskey, MI in around 36h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Petoskey, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Petoskey, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Petoskey, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Petoskey, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Petoskey is 1407 miles. It takes approximately 23h 37m to drive from Houston to Petoskey.
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