Train from Birmingham, US to Houston, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Birmingham to Houston on January 30
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Birmingham Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Houston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
565 milesDistance
83kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$96 - $335Average Duration22h
23kg CO₂e
Average Price$94 - $155Average Duration1d 5h
83kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham, US 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Houston?

    The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Houston start from $94. The average price for this train route is around $103. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Birmingham to Houston is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 565 miles (911 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Birmingham to Houston route?

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Birmingham to Houston?

    The earliest train departs from Birmingham to Houston at 1:03pm. And the latest train departs at 1:03pm.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Jan 30, 2026 with a price of $101

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

You can expect to pay from $101 to $1,553 for a train ticket from Birmingham, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2026-01-30.

What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham, US to Houston, US?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Birmingham, US and Houston, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $103 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $94. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Houston, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Birmingham, US to Houston, US in about 22h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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