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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane RDU - HOU
    5h 53m
    $154–806

  2. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane FAY - IAH
    9h 45m
    $110–550

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    26h 31m
    $117–383

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    34h 21m
    $216–2,048

  5. Drive 1,171.1 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Houstoncar car 1,171.1 mi
    20h 6m
    $214–309

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane RDU - IAH
    6h 2m
    $152–396

  7. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop - Athensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 19m
    $217–368

Raleigh to Houston by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration26h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 5 times a day. 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 31m.

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