How much is the train ticket from Washington to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Houston start from R 2 960. The average price for this train route is around R 4 411. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Houston?

The average train journey time from Washington to Houston is 2d , covering a distance of 1963 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington 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 Washington to Houston?

The earliest train from Washington to Houston departs at 18:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Houston from R 2 840 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Houston on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Houston on 12 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	2d	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Fastest
15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
18:30	Union Station	2d	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Houston on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Houston on 15 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	2d	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Fastest
18:30	Union Station	2d	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Houston on 16 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:39	Union Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Fastest
11:39	Union Station	2d 3h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Houston on 17 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	2d	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Fastest
18:30	Union Station	2d	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:21 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 761, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day

1d 18hAverage duration

1983 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 761 - R 10 861	Average duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 960 - R 8 225	Average duration2d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 725 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5725 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 960

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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 Washington to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Houston start from R 2 960. The average price for this train route is around R 4 411. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Houston?
The average train journey time from Washington to Houston is 2d , covering a distance of 1963 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington 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 Washington to Houston?
The earliest train from Washington to Houston departs at 18:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/01

R 8 028

10/01

R 8 130

Today

R 7 775

12/01

R 5 713

13/01

R 5 341

14/01

R 6 304

15/01

R 3 837

16/01

R 6 203

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Houston, US was searched and found on 15 Jan 2026 with a price of R 3 837

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 837 to R 22 799 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 837, which is on 2026-01-15.