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What is the best way to travel from Washington, DC to Houston?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
29h 30m
$148
$167
15
Flight
3h 45m
$45
$316
86

What is the cheapest way to reach Houston from Washington, DC?

You can get to Houston with just $45 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Monday
from $86
Tuesday
from $191
Wednesday
from $100
Thursday
from $45
Friday
Saturday
from $55
Sunday
from $148

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 23m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    8:23 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $86
  • Frontier Airlines
    22h 40m
    0
    1:31 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    11:11 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $87
  • United Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    3:10 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $250
  • Alaska Airlines
    24h 3m
    0
    7:14 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    6:17 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $692
  • Skyscanner
    5h 28m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    1:28 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $917
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    33h 40m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    5:55 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $165
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    1:25 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $165
  • FlixBus
    38h 30m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    5:15 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $165
  • Greyhound US
    34h 0m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $167
  • Greyhound US
    38h 50m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    12:00 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $167

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    32h 40m
    0
    3:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    11:20 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $191
  • Greyhound US
    35h 40m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    5:55 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $191
  • Greyhound US
    33h 20m
    0
    3:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    12:00 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $192
  • FlixBus
    29h 30m
    0
    2:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $193

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    8:08 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:53 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $100
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 39m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    11:39 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $113
  • United Airlines
    3h 51m
    0
    8:07 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:58 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $228
  • Alaska Airlines
    24h 3m
    0
    7:14 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    6:17 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $690
  • Skyscanner
    6h 3m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    1:33 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $722

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 49m
    0
    7:58 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:47 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $45
  • Spirit Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    8:08 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:53 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $81
  • Frontier Airlines
    14h 9m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    7:24 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $110
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 54m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    7:24 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $128
  • United Airlines
    3h 46m
    0
    8:07 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:53 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $206

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Spirit Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    8:08 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:53 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $55
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 15m
    0
    3:01 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    11:16 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $64
  • United Airlines
    3h 46m
    0
    8:07 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:53 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $228
  • Alaska Airlines
    24h 3m
    0
    7:14 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    6:17 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $683
  • Skyscanner
    5h 28m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    1:28 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $836

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    33h 25m
    0
    10:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $148
  • Greyhound US
    33h 20m
    0
    3:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    12:00 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $148
  • FlixBus
    33h 40m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    5:55 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $149
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    1:25 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $149
  • Greyhound US
    35h 30m
    0
    5:50 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    4:20 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149

What are the fastest trips from Washington, DC to Houston?

You can get to Houston from Washington, DC in just 3h 45m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Monday
from 3h 45m
Tuesday
from 29h 30m
Wednesday
from 3h 45m
Thursday
from 3h 45m
Friday
Saturday
from 3h 45m
Sunday
from 33h 20m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    3:10 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $250
  • Skyscanner
    5h 28m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    1:28 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $917
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 23m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    8:23 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $86
  • Frontier Airlines
    22h 40m
    0
    1:31 PM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    11:11 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $87
  • Alaska Airlines
    24h 3m
    0
    7:14 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    6:17 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $692
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    33h 40m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    5:55 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $165
  • Greyhound US
    34h 0m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $167
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    1:25 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $165
  • FlixBus
    38h 30m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    5:15 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $165
  • Greyhound US
    38h 50m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    12:00 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $167

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    29h 30m
    0
    2:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $193
  • Greyhound US
    32h 40m
    0
    3:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    11:20 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $191
  • Greyhound US
    33h 20m
    0
    3:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    12:00 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $192
  • Greyhound US
    35h 40m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    5:55 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $191

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    8:08 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:53 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $100
  • United Airlines
    3h 51m
    0
    8:07 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:58 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $228
  • Skyscanner
    6h 3m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    1:33 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $722
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 39m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    Ronald Reagan Washington Airport
    11:39 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $113
  • Alaska Airlines
    24h 3m
    0
    7:14 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    6:17 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $690

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Spirit Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    8:08 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:53 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $81
  • United Airlines
    3h 46m
    0
    8:07 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:53 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $206
  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 49m
    0
    7:58 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:47 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $45
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 54m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    7:24 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $128
  • Frontier Airlines
    14h 9m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    7:24 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $110

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Spirit Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    8:08 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:53 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $55
  • United Airlines
    3h 46m
    0
    8:07 AM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    10:53 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $228
  • Skyscanner
    5h 28m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Washington Dulles Airport
    Washington Dulles Airport
    1:28 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $836
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 15m
    0
    3:01 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    11:16 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $64
  • Alaska Airlines
    24h 3m
    0
    7:14 PM
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    Baltimore/Washington Airport
    6:17 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $683

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    33h 20m
    0
    3:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    12:00 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $148
  • FlixBus
    33h 25m
    0
    10:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $148
  • FlixBus
    33h 40m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    5:55 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $149
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    1:25 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $149
  • Greyhound US
    35h 30m
    0
    5:50 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    4:20 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Washington, DC to Houston

What are the most popular stations in Washington, DC and Houston?

In Washington, DC, you will usually depart from Union Station, Armory Metro or Dupont Circle Station, while in Houston you will be arriving at Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride Bus Station, Lockwood or Main St & Airline Dr, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Houston from Washington, DC? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Washington, DC and Houston, you can pay as low as $45 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Houston in just 3h 45m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Washington, DC and Houston are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Spirit Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Washington, DC and Houston is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ronald Reagan Washington Airport or to West University Place, TX, and look at flights from Ronald Reagan Washington Airport, and landing at William P. Hobby Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Washington, DC to Houston?

The most popular companies between Washington, DC and Houston, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Spirit Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Washington, DC to Houston

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Washington, DC to Houston. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Washington, DC to Houston

How can I reach Houston from Washington, DC?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Houston from Washington, DC.

How far is Houston from Washington, DC?

The distance between Washington, DC and Houston is 1,220.7 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Washington, DC and Houston?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 53 kgs of CO2, a train 69 kgs, a car 334 kgs, and a flight 483 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Washington, DC to Houston?

You can get to Houston with just $45 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Houston?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Houston in just 3h 45m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to Washington, DC and to Houston

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Washington, DC and to Houston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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