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

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There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane RDU - HOU
    3h 47m
    $162–800

  2. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane RDU - IAH
    4h 14m
    $133–457

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    26h 25m
    $186–394

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary 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 27m
    $374–851

  5. Drive 1,170.6 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Houstoncar car 1,170.6 mi
    20h 7m
    $214–309

Research Triangle to Houston by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration26h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest 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 Regional Transit Center, Pettigrew St at Parking Deck, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 26h 25m.

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