Houston to Savannah by train
Savannah lies 1,384 km (860 mi) east of Houston, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 43 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,688 km (1,049 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Houston | Savannah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 147,780 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Houston station, Union Station | Savannah, Union Station |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 31401–31421 |
Clocks in Savannah are 1 h ahead of Houston right now, so a 18 h 43 min journey lands 19 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Savannah from Houston?
1,384 km (860 mi) in a straight line, east of Houston; by road roughly 1,688 km (1,049 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Savannah by train?
About 18 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Savannah?
Savannah is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.