How much is the train ticket from Newark to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Houston start from R 3 669. The average price for this train route is around R 4 372. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newark to Houston?

The average train journey time from Newark to Houston is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 2270 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 2h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Newark to Houston route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Houston?

The earliest train from Newark to Houston departs at 13:02. And the latest train departs at 14:20.

Train Newark to Houston from R 3 526 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Newark to Houston on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:02	Penn Station	2d 7h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Fastest
07:02	Penn Station	2d 7h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Houston on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		14:20	Penn Station	2d 4h	18:18	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		14:20	Penn Station	2d 4h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Houston on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:02	Penn Station	2d 7h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Fastest
07:02	Penn Station	2d 7h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Houston on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:20	Penn Station	2d 4h	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Fastest
14:20	Penn Station	2d 4h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Houston on 4 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:02	Penn Station	2d 7h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Fastest
07:02	Penn Station	2d 7h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Houston on 5 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:20	Penn Station	2d 4h	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Fastest
14:20	Penn Station	2d 4h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09	Penn Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:25 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours and with fares starting at just R 2 041, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1d 18hAverage duration

2267 kmDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 041 - R 8 268	Average duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 669 - R 7 838	Average duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 207kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 3 669

Amtrak Newark Houston recent customer reviews

Fine. Conductors could be rude, passengers a little unruly, and transfers were not clear. But I got where I needed to go.

Jessica M.

10 March 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Houston, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Newark to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Houston start from R 3 669. The average price for this train route is around R 4 372. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Houston?
The average train journey time from Newark to Houston is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 2270 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Houston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Houston?
The earliest train from Newark to Houston departs at 13:02. And the latest train departs at 14:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

R 7 230

28/01

R 6 325

Today

R 4 497

30/01

R 6 810

31/01

R 4 109

01/02

R 5 888

02/02

R 4 109

03/02

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The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Houston, US was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 4 109

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to Houston, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 4 109 to R 20 930 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 109, which is on 2026-01-31.