There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), 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 to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MEM - HOU
4h 7m$133–853Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MEM - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
4h 30m$73–455Bus via Longview
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
16h 2m$128–236Bus, train
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
21h 28m$166–366Drive 565.5 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Houstoncar 565.5 mi
9h 37m$104–150Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Texarkanabus Greyhound US0601 / ...
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1152
16h 3m$103–203Bus #2
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
18h 8m$111–206
Memphis to Houston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Houston is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $130 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Houston. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE and arriving at Houston via Memphis Bus Station, Texarkana and Longview. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
The distance between Memphis and Houston is 508 miles. The road distance is 568.8 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Houston without a car is to bus via Longview which takes 16h 2m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Memphis to Houston, including transfers.
Memphis to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Longview, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 16h 2m.
Memphis to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Texarkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Houston is 569 miles. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Memphis to Houston.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE to Houston via Memphis Bus Station, Texarkana, and Longview in around 16h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Memphis to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Memphis to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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