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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of the largest art museums in the United States, with major collections spanning antiquities to contemporary works across multiple campus buildings.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 7 buses that leave Arlington, TX for Houston, TX on Thu, May 28, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 370 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $268 Average price | $101 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 31m Average total duration 15h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $217 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $268 (€217).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
Train takes on average 15h 1m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€1). The journey takes 4h 41m versus 3h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:01AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Arlington, TX to Houston, TX buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Arlington, TX | 4h50 | 2:10 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Arlington, TX | 6h40 | 8:25 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 5:00 PM Arlington, TX | 5h50 | 10:50 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:15 PM Arlington, TX | 5h15 | 11:30 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Arlington, TX | 4h30 | 4:30 AM Houston, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX run on average 35 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 229 miles (370 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 229 miles (370 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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One of the largest art museums in the United States, with major collections spanning antiquities to contemporary works across multiple campus buildings.
Highly regarded museum known for its free access and strong Surrealist, Byzantine, and modern art holdings in a serene campus setting.
Major science museum famous for dinosaur halls, gems, space science, and popular special exhibitions that draw large crowds.
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Walkable cultural area packed with major museums, green spaces, and striking architecture, ideal for first-time visitors.
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Well-known barbecue restaurant famous for brisket, ribs, and classic Texas sides in a casual setting.
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