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How to get fromMichigan to Houstonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Michigan to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Detroit to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DTW - IAH
    6h 2m
    $54–266

  2. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    30h 20m
    $175–401

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus bus
    30h 24m

  4. Drive 1,282.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Houstoncar car 1,282.2 mi
    21h 48m
    $234–338

  5. Fly Detroit to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DTW - HOU
    7h 46m
    $176–906

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane GRR - IAH
    7h 1m
    $136–708

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane GRR - HOU
    8h 59m
    $298–1,408

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane CLE - IAH
    9h 18m
    $205–600

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    9h 54m
    $252–1,172

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas Stbus bus
    31h 46m
    $216–507

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    37h 25m
    $217–915

Michigan to Houston by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration30h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Spirit Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Downtown Houston via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 30h 20m.

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