- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
One of the world's great museums, spanning ancient to modern art across a vast Fifth Avenue complex beside Central Park.
Cheapest price
$271
Average price
$360
Fastest journey
1 d 11 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 12 h 27 m
Buses per day
68
Distance
2281 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Houston, TX to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to New York, NY will cost around $360 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $271.
It's difficult to get from Houston, TX to New York, NY without transferring at least once.
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· · · Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $121. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 10h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $121, and a train costs an average of $242.
Distance: 1417 miles (2281 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$288 Average price Cheapest | $295 Average price | $572 Average price | $355 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 42m Average total duration 27h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration Fastest 10h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 48m Average total duration 42h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 6.8 - 13.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to New York, NY:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to New York, NY costing on average $295 (€238).
A bus is $284 (€230) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to New York, NY costing on average $572 (€462).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 12m.
Train takes on average 42h 18m.
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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 |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 40h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 39h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 52h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 51h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 42h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $254 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 47h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 48h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 47h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 41h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 44h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $258 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 52h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 41h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 54h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 45h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 44h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 45h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 63h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $261 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 46h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 36h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 39h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 67h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to New York, NY buses for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · + FlixBus | 10:00 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 46h00 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:00 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 45h50 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:00 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 35h55 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:00 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 36h30 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:00 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 45h25 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 10:00 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 36h55 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 37h15 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · | 10:00 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 35h45 | 10:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 10:00 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 37h10 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 10:50 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 66h25 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 10:50 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 65h55 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 39h00 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 10:50 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 67h10 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 39h15 | 3:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 10:50 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 41h25 | 5:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:50 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 41h50 | 5:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 10:50 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 38h10 | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 41h00 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4 transfers | |
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· + FlixBus | 12:05 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 40h10 | 5:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 12:05 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 38h40 | 3:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 42h10 | 7:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· | 12:05 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 40h35 | 5:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · + FlixBus | 5:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 41h00 | 11:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 5:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 39h30 | 9:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· | 5:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 40h05 | 10:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 5:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 39h30 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
· · | 5:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 42h50 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 52h35 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5 transfers | |
· + FlixBus+![]() | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 52h20 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 51h10 | 10:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 51h20 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 5 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 52h40 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 51h55 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 10:25 AM Houston, TX | 47h20 | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:25 AM Houston, TX | 47h05 | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:25 AM Houston, TX | 48h10 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 1:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 38h15 | 4:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 43h00 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 1:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 45h30 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 1:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 41h45 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 51h40 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 1:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 43h55 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· | 1:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 38h55 | 5:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 52h10 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 52h55 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 52h30 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 41h20 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 43h30 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 38h30 | 5:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 51h15 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 45h05 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 42h35 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 37h50 | 4:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 51h45 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 54h20 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 44h05 | 10:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 68h55 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 45h30 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 54h10 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 44h50 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 45h35 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 44h15 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 53h45 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 45h15 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 2:10 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 44h20 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 2:10 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 43h45 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 2:10 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 44h45 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 2:10 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 45h00 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5 transfers | |
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Buses from Houston, TX to New York, NY run on average 61 times per day, taking around 27h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $121 (€98) but you can travel from only $52 (€42) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1417 miles (2281 km) distance in 35h 45m.
Distance 1417 miles (2281 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€98) |
Buses per day 61 |
Fastest bus 35h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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