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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of the largest art museums in the US, with major collections spanning antiquity to contemporary works across multiple buildings.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, TX to Houston, TX will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 34 buses that leave Grand Prairie, TX for Houston, TX on Sun, Jul 12, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 366 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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.

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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grand Prairie, TX to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $142.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price | $83 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 27m Average total duration 20h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Grand Prairie, TX to Houston, TX:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Prairie, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $199 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Prairie, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $251 (€206).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 26m.
Train takes on average 20h 57m.
You'll arrive about -1h -45m sooner (4h 17m by bus vs 3h 32m by car) and save roughly $-1.16 (€-0.95) compared to fuel and tolls ($52 (€43) vs $51 (€42)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Grand Prairie, TX to Houston, TX buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:25 PM Grand Prairie, TX | 4h40 | 2:05 AM Houston, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 12:01 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 4h39 | 4:40 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Grand Prairie, TX to Houston, TX run on average 27 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 227 miles (366 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 227 miles (366 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 7:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Houston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Houston trip today.
One of the largest art museums in the US, with major collections spanning antiquity to contemporary works across multiple buildings.
The official visitor center for NASA Johnson Space Center, featuring spacecraft, astronaut history, and immersive space exploration exhibits.
A highly popular museum known for dinosaur halls, gems and minerals, space science, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions.
A flagship urban park with skyline views, trails, public art, and popular photo spots along the bayou near downtown.
A major central park next to the Museum District, known for gardens, walking paths, pedal boats, and relaxing green space.
The city's premier cultural area, packed with major museums and walkable green spaces, making it ideal for a full day of sightseeing.
Slow-smoked beef brisket with a peppery bark, central to Houston's strong Texas barbecue culture and widely considered a must-try local specialty.
Large, richly marbled beef ribs smoked low and slow, popular at Houston barbecue spots for their deep smoke flavor and tender texture.
Soft tortillas filled with eggs, potatoes, beans, cheese, or meats, reflecting Houston's everyday Tex-Mex breakfast tradition.
Established upscale steakhouse known for high-quality beef, polished service, and a classic fine-dining atmosphere.
Acclaimed restaurant showcasing regional Mexican cuisine in an elegant but welcoming setting, popular for brunch and traditional dishes.
Well-known barbecue destination serving brisket, ribs, and other Texas smoked meats in a casual, popular setting.
Moderate for U.S. travel: dining and transport are reasonable, but hotels can rise in peak periods and central areas.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, hotel staff a few USD, and round up for casual services.
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