Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Houston.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to HoustonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Philadelphia to Houston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5092 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 $220.00
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Houston was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $259To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia to Houston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $259 to $1,382 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Houston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $259 which is on 2025-05-08.
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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 Philadelphia 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.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Houston, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Philadelphia and Houston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Philadelphia to Houston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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 dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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