How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Houston start from £172. The average price for this train route is around £182. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Houston?

The average train journey time from Washington to Houston is 2d , covering a distance of 1217 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Houston route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Houston?

The earliest train from Washington to Houston departs at 18:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Houston from £165 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Houston on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Houston on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	2d	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest
18:30	Union Station	2d	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Houston on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:59	Union Station	2d 3h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
		15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest

Next departures from Washington to Houston on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		18:30	Union Station	2d	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
		15:57	Union Station	1d 22h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 18:20 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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 1 day, 18 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

45bus per day

1d 18hAverage duration

1214 milesDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£90 - £484	Average duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£172 - £335	Average duration2d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,650 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5650 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £172

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, 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.

How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Houston start from £172. The average price for this train route is around £182. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Houston?
The average train journey time from Washington to Houston is 2d , covering a distance of 1217 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Houston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Houston?
The earliest train from Washington to Houston departs at 18:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

13/12

£211

14/12

No data

Today

£223

16/12

£353

17/12

£247

18/12

£223

19/12

£1,322

20/12

£1,262

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Houston, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £211

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

You can expect to pay from £211 to £1,322 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £223, which is on 2025-12-18.