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

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There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeRDU - HOU
    4h 6m
    $147–485

  2. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeRDU - IAH
    4h 22m
    $116–321

  3. 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
    27h 11m
    $117–294

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depotbus4
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
    33h 42m
    $203–275

  5. Drive 1,170.6 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Houstoncar1,170.6 mi
    19h 57m
    $214–309

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary 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 27m
    $262–1,850

Research Triangle to Houston by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration27h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, 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 RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Congress St @ Milam St via GoRaleigh Station, Wilmington St at Morgan St, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 27h 11m.

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