How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Houston start at $134. The average price for this train route is around $152. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Birmingham to Houston?

The average train trip from Birmingham to Houston takes 1d 5h and covers 911 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Houston route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Birmingham to Houston departs at 1:03pm. The latest train departs at 1:03pm.

Train Birmingham to Houston from $128 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Houston on December 3
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 December 4
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 December 5
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

Next departures for Birmingham to Houston on December 7
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
5:24pm	Birmingham Station	2d 19h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:47 PM 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 a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

21h 55mAverage Duration

881 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$128 - $409	Average Duration21h 55m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$134 - $1,108	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5621 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 WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $134

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Houston start at $134. The average price for this train route is around $152. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Birmingham to Houston?
The average train trip from Birmingham to Houston takes 1d 5h and covers 911 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Houston route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Houston?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Houston departs at 1:03pm. The latest train departs at 1:03pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-01

$2,544

12-02

$128

Today

$1,093

12-04

$1,052

12-05

$145

12-06

$717

12-07

$190

12-08

$708

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $128

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 $128 to $2,784 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 $145 which is on 2025-12-05.

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$219	Daily Departures25
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 5h	Avg Price$152	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 $152 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $134. 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!