Trains tickets from New York City to Houston, US

TodayJul 29
TomorrowJul 30
from $616
ThuJul 31
from $550
FriAug 1
from $594
SatAug 2
from $398
SunAug 3
from $799
MonAug 4
from $463
TueAug 5
from $482

Next departures to Houston

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Houston.

Bus
Average Price$112 - $545Average Duration1d 20h
56kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$221 - $1,050Average Duration2d 5h
208kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

82bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
$112Cheapest ticket
56kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$265
Average train trip duration2d 5h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure2:00pm
Distance1416 miles (2283 km)

New York City to Houston Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/27
$1,440
07/28
$518
Today
$584
07/30
$594
07/31
$530
08/01
$572
08/02
$383
08/03
$770
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Houston, US was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $383

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

You can expect to pay from $383 to $2,613 for a train ticket from New York City to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $383 which is on 2025-08-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Houston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between New York City and Houston compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New York City to Houston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from Houston, US to New York City

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