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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeRDU - IAH
    5h 41m
    $122–446

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus StationbusGreyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus StationbusGreyhound US0602
    26h 13m
    $132–413

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
    31h 23m
    $226–508

  4. Drive 1,171.1 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Houstoncar1,171.1 mi
    19h 56m
    $214–309

  5. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeRDU - HOU
    5h 43m
    $144–606

  6. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop - Athensbus
    2. Take the bus from Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop to Atlanta Airportbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Houston Bus Stationbus
    33h 19m
    $222–398

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
    34h 21m
    $241–2,618

Raleigh to Houston by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration26h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Congress St @ Milam St via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 26h 13m.

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