There are 12 ways to get from Michigan to Texas by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Detroit to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)DTW - IAH
5h 53m$59–226Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall Station
- Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houston
30h 24mBus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houston
30h 28m$228–467Drive 1,282.2 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Houston1,282.2 mi
21h 49m$234–338Fly Detroit to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DTW - DFW
6h 4m$80–215Fly Detroit to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)DTW - AUS
6h 4m$133–304Fly Detroit to San Antonio International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)DTW - SAT
6h 18m$174–484Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)GRR - DFW
6h 59m$127–607Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)GRR - IAH
7h 6m$136–658Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Dallas
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)MDW - DAL
9h 1m$133–532Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin
- Take the bus from Austin to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr
33h 11m$255–597Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
37h 25m$233–2,748
Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Texas is to fly which costs $55 - $230 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Texas is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $55 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Texas. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Nashville Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Texas. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Houston via Detroit, Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 25m.
The distance between Michigan and Texas is 1120 miles. The road distance is 1289.7 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Texas without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Michigan to Texas, including transfers.
Michigan to Texas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Texas is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $55 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $220 - $470 and takes 30h 28m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $2,800 and takes 37h 25m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Texas, 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 Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Nashville Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St in around 30h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Detroit to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas via Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Detroit to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Detroit to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Detroit to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Detroit to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Detroit to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Detroit to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–220
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- 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
- $55–2,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Marshall Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $85–150
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- The Rapid
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $170–330
Bus from Austin to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–150
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Texas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Texas is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 9:24 PM in Michigan and 8:24 PM in Texas.
Michigan to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Texas is 1290 miles. It takes approximately 21h 49m to drive from Michigan to Texas.
There are 1726+ hotels available in Texas.









