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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

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

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus StationbusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus StationbusGreyhound US0602
    26h 36m
    $127–284

  3. 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
    $272–2,460

  4. Drive 1,170.6 mi

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

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeRDU - IAH
    4h 7m
    $128–320

Research Triangle to Houston by bus and tram

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration26h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Theater District Capitol WB via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station Gate J, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 26h 36m.

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