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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Pontiac is to fly and train which costs $90 - $280 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Pontiac is to fly and train which takes 7h 47m and costs $90 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Houston and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct train from Houston to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 11m.

How far is it from Houston to Pontiac?

The distance between Houston and Pontiac is 1151 miles. The road distance is 1303.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Pontiac without a car is to bus which takes 31h 1m and costs $270 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Houston to Pontiac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Pontiac bus from?

Houston to Pontiac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Where do I catch the Houston to Pontiac train from?

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

Train or bus from Houston to Pontiac?

The best way to get from Houston to Pontiac is to bus which takes 31h 1m and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $1,100 and takes 37h 11m.

Where does the Houston to Pontiac bus arrive?

Houston to Pontiac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.

What is the time difference between Houston and Pontiac?

Pontiac is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 8:21 AM in Houston and 9:21 AM in Pontiac.

Where does the Houston to Pontiac train arrive?

Houston to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Houston to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Pontiac is 1304 miles. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Houston to Pontiac.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 164+ hotels available in Pontiac.

Houston to Pontiac - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Pontiac by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Detroit, train
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1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit (DTW)plane IAH - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 47m
$94–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus
31h 1m
$276–512
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
32h 17m
$391–841
Drive 1,296.2 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Pontiaccar 1,296.2 mi
22h 22m
$237–342
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit, train
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Detroit (DTW)plane HOU - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 59m
$162–773
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane IAH - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
9h 19m
$144–551
Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane AUS - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 33m
$144–551
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
37h 11m
$449–1,012
Bus via Montgomery
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
37h 13m
$243–504

Houston to Pontiac by bus and foot

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31h 1mAverage Duration

$276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,144.6 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Samuell @ Cinnabar - E - Ns, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Pontiac Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 37h 11m.

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