There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Downtown Houston by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
6h 24m$64–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
9h 52m$200–310Drive 347.4 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Downtown Houstoncar 347.4 mi
5h 50m$64–92Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, line 700 tram
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MSY - HOU
- Take the tram from Downtown Transit Center Stn NB to Quitman Near Northside NBtram
4h 12m$66–406Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
7h 45m$66–95Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MSY - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Avebus
4h 27m$656–958Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Drive from New Orleans to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane PIB - IAH
4h 55m$86–418Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane GPT - IAH
5h 6m$121–501
New Orleans to Downtown Houston by bus, tram, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Downtown Houston is to bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Downtown Houston is to fly and line 700 tram which takes 4h 12m and costs $65 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Downtown Houston. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Downtown Houston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Houston. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between New Orleans and Downtown Houston is 356 miles. The road distance is 349.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Downtown Houston without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from New Orleans to Downtown Houston, including transfers.
New Orleans to Downtown Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Downtown Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Downtown Houston is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Downtown Houston, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $200–310 and the journey takes 9h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Tram from Downtown Transit Center Stn NB to Quitman Near Northside NB
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
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New Orleans to Downtown Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
New Orleans to Downtown Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Downtown Houston is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from New Orleans to Downtown Houston.
There are 2189+ hotels available in Downtown Houston.