How much is the train ticket from Newark to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Houston start from $227. The average price for this train route is around $271. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newark to Houston?

The average train ride duration from Newark to Houston is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 1408 miles (2270 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 2h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Newark to Houston route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Newark to Houston?

The earliest train departs from Newark to Houston at 1:02pm. And the latest train departs at 2:20pm.

Train Newark to Houston from $218 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Newark to Houston on January 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Houston on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:20pm	Penn Station	2d 4h	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		2:20pm	Penn Station	2d 4h	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Houston on February 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:02am	Penn Station	2d 7h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		7:02am	Penn Station	2d 7h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Houston on February 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Penn Station	2d 4h	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
2:20pm	Penn Station	2d 4h	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Houston on February 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:02am	Penn Station	2d 7h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
7:02am	Penn Station	2d 7h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Houston on February 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Penn Station	2d 4h	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
2:20pm	Penn Station	2d 4h	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:09am	Penn Station	2d 3h	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:20 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

1406 milesDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$127 - $512	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$227 - $485	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $227

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.

March 10, 2025

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $227. The average price for this train route is around $271. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Houston?
The average train ride duration from Newark to Houston is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 1408 miles (2270 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Newark to Houston route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Newark to Houston?
The earliest train departs from Newark to Houston at 1:02pm. And the latest train departs at 2:20pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/28

$391

01/29

$278

Today

$461

01/31

$254

02/01

$429

02/02

$254

02/03

No data

02/04

$364

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Houston, US was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $254

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 $254 to $1,294 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 $254 which is on 2026-01-31.