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

The average train ticket price from Birmingham to Houston is $106. The best way to find train tickets from Birmingham to Houston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Birmingham to Houston?

A train trip between Birmingham and Houston is around 1d 5h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 566 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Birmingham and Houston?

The number of trains from Birmingham to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Birmingham to Houston by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Birmingham to Houston?

When taking the train from Birmingham to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Houston, NASA Johnson Space Center, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Houston Zoo, Discovery Green Parks.

Train Birmingham to Houston from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Houston on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:03pm	Birmingham Station	1d 5h	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		1:03pm	Birmingham Station	1d 5h	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Houston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:24pm	Birmingham Station	2d 19h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		5:24pm	Birmingham Station	2d 19h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Houston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:24pm	Birmingham Station	2d 19h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Birmingham to Houston on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:03pm	Birmingham Station	1d 5h	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
1:03pm	Birmingham Station	1d 5h	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
5:24pm	Birmingham Station	2d 19h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 11:23 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

21h 55mAverage Duration

569 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $297	Average Duration21h 55m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$94 - $636	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5604 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 $94

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham, US to Houston, US by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/22

No data

11/23

$110

Today

$2,367

11/25

$141

11/26

$708

11/27

$1,971

11/28

$141

11/29

No data

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $110

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 $110 to $2,693 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 $141 which is on 2025-11-25.

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time21h 55m	Avg Price$155	Daily Departures23
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$106	Daily Departures1

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 $106 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 21h 55m - that's the fastest way to get there!