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

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

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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
    $174–906

  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 40m
    $115–467

  3. Bus via Newnan

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington St at MLK Jr Dr to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus 453
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    24h 47m
    $171–278

  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
    $226–908

  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 1m
    $182–446

  7. 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
    $117–293

Raleigh to Houston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration34h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Fannin St @ Preston St via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Washington St at MLK Jr Dr, Newnan Park and Ride, Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, and Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center in around 24h 47m.

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