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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
$83
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
10 h 7 m
Average duration
10 h 7 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Morgan City, LA 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 Morgan City, LA to Houston, TX will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Morgan City, LA to Houston, TX without transferring at least 3 times.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Morgan City, LA to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a flight costs an average of $201.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price |
11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration Fastest 8h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Morgan City, LA to Houston, TX:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Morgan City, LA to Houston, TX costing on average $201 (€166).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:52PM | Duration 10h07 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Morgan City, LA to Houston, TX buses for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:45 AM Morgan City, LA | 10h07 | 6:52 PM Houston, TX | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Morgan City, LA to Houston, TX run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 05:00. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 11h 25m.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 25m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 5:00 AM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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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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University Of Houston, Houston -> Downtown Transit Center, Houston
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Most Morgan City, LA to Houston, TX buses use the Morgan City, Myrtle St (Municipal Auditorium) to Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station). Use this guide to compare Morgan City, LA and Houston, TX bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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