Train from Boston, MA, US to Houston, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Boston to Houston on 1 December
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Amtrak
Back Bay Station
Amtrak StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Back Bay Station
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Back Bay Station
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Amtrak
Back Bay Station
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Amtrak
South Station (Train Terminal)
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston 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 2 days, 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day
2d 4hAverage duration
1604 milesDistance
65kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£116 - £428Average duration2d 4h
65kg CO₂e
Average price£342 - £502Average duration2d 10h
235kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Houston, US by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Houston?

    The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Houston start from £342. The average price for this train route is around £385. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Boston to Houston?

    The average train journey time from Boston to Houston is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 1600 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 1h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Boston to Houston route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Houston?

    The earliest train from Boston to Houston departs at 08:40. And the latest train departs at 08:55.

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

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£324
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Houston, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £324

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

You can expect to pay from £324 to £2,117 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £324, which is on 2025-12-02.

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