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

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Houston start from £166. The average price for this train route is around £172. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Houston?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Houston is 2d 3h, covering a distance of 1336 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 1h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Houston?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Houston departs at 15:38. And the latest train departs at 15:38.

Train Philadelphia to Houston from £165 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 30 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 31 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
08:15	30th Street Station	2d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
04:40	30th Street Station	2d 9h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 1 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:38	30th Street Station	2d 3h	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest
15:38	30th Street Station	2d 3h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 2 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:15	30th Street Station	2d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest
08:15	30th Street Station	2d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
04:40	30th Street Station	2d 9h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
04:40	30th Street Station	2d 9h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 3 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:38	30th Street Station	2d 3h	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest
15:38	30th Street Station	2d 3h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 4 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:15	30th Street Station	2d 6h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest
08:15	30th Street Station	2d 6h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:42	30th Street Station	2d 1h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 5 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:38	30th Street Station	2d 3h	18:18	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
12:41	30th Street Station	2d 2h	13:45	Amtrak Station	Fastest
15:38	30th Street Station	2d 3h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:41	30th Street Station	2d 2h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:41	30th Street Station	2d 2h	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 01:45 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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, 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

77bus per day

1d 20hAverage duration

1339 milesDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£94 - £492	Average duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£166 - £876	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,688 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5688 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 £166

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Houston start from £166. The average price for this train route is around £172. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Houston?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Houston is 2d 3h, covering a distance of 1336 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 1h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Houston?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Houston departs at 15:38. And the latest train departs at 15:38.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/12

£661

28/12

£419

Today

£369

30/12

£438

31/12

£790

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US was searched and found on 29 Dec 2025 with a price of £369

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

You can expect to pay from £369 to £1,630 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £438, which is on 2025-12-30.