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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 21 atDeparture city: EffinghamDeparture location: Effingham, ILArrival time: June 22 atDestination city: HoustonDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: June 21 atDeparture city: EffinghamDeparture location: Effingham, ILArrival time: June 22 atDestination city: HoustonDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Effingham to HoustonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Effingham to Houston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5220 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 $314
Effingham to Houston Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Effingham to Houston was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $328To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Effingham to Houston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $328 to $779 for a train ticket from Effingham to Houston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $363 which is on 2025-06-21.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Effingham to Houston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Effingham and Houston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Effingham to Houston.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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.
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
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