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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Rochester to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ROC - HOU
    6h 15m
    $189–822

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BUF - HOU
    8h 2m
    $122–566

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    37h 8m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    39h
    $270–444

  5. Drive  1,534.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Houstoncar car 1,534.1 mi
    26h 17m
    $280–405

  6. Fly Rochester to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ROC - IAH
    6h 41m
    $199–924

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane BUF - IAH
    8h 19m
    $172–568

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    42h 43m
    $1,025–1,608

Rochester (ROC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,359.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Downtown Houston via Cleveland Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 39h.

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