There are 7 ways to get from Mobile to Houston by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), 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 from Mobile Regional Airport, line 102 bus
best- Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MOB - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
3h 5m$99–441Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus N2210
10h 3m$70–110Train, bus
- Take the train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Biloxi Amtrak Statrain Amtrak Mardi Gras Service / ...
- Take the bus from Biloxi to Houston - Telephone Rdbus Atlanta
9h 21m$103–195Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain Mobile / ...
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
14h 1m$120–287Drive 467.2 mi
- Drive from Mobile to Houstoncar 467.2 mi
7h 42m$86–124Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Mobile to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane PIB - IAH
4h 42m$81–412Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
10h 45m$74–117
Mobile to Houston by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mobile to Houston is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Mobile to Houston is to fly and line 102 bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $95 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Mobile to Houston. However, there are services departing from Govt WB and Joachim St and arriving at Downtown Houston via Mobile Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Mobile to Houston. However, there are services departing from Mobile, AL and arriving at Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Mobile and Houston is 465 miles. The road distance is 470 miles.
The best way to get from Mobile to Houston without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 21m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Mobile to Houston, including transfers.
Mobile to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Mobile Bus Station.
Mobile to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mobile, AL station.
The best way to get from Mobile to Houston is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
You can take a train from Mobile, AL to Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Mobile Bus Station to Downtown Houston 6 times a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Biloxi Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
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Booking & Getting There
Mobile to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Mobile to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mobile to Houston is 470 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Mobile to Houston.
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