- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of America’s top fine arts museums, spanning antiquity to modern works. A must for major collections, architecture, and rotating exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$239
Average price
$263
Fastest journey
1 d 11 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 15 h 12 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
2269 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ to Houston, TX will cost around $263 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $239.
It's difficult to get from Newark, NJ to Houston, TX without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $129. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $129, and a train costs an average of $285.
Distance: 1409 miles (2269 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$282 Average price | $277 Average price Cheapest | $543 Average price | $323 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
34h 25m Average total duration 33h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 46h 31m Average total duration 46h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Houston, TX:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, NJ to Houston, TX costing on average $282 (€231).
A flight is $266 (€218) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Houston, TX costing on average $543 (€445).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 55m.
Train takes on average 46h 1m.
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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 12:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 45h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 47h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 35h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $289 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 51h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $258 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 46h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $288 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 38h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $470 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 41h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 39h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $261 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 39h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $262 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 44h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $238 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 42h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $452 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 41h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 41h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $348 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 41h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $346 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 41h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 39h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 44h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 60h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $267 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 38h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 43h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 45h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $157 |
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Houston, TX buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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· · · | 4:20 PM Newark, Penn Station | 44h30 | 11:50 AM North Houston (Tidwell Transit Center), TX | 4 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 8:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 35h35 | 7:10 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 38h15 | 11:20 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 41h10 | 2:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 44h35 | 5:40 PM North Houston (Tidwell Transit Center), TX | 4 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 11:10 PM Newark, Penn Station | 43h45 | 5:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 11:10 PM Newark, Penn Station | 45h05 | 7:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 4 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 3:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 39h50 | 5:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 3:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 41h10 | 7:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 8:40 AM Newark, Penn Station | 41h50 | 1:30 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 8:40 AM Newark, Penn Station | 45h25 | 5:05 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Newark, NJ to Houston, TX run on average 10 times per day, taking around 33h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $139 (€114) but you can travel from only $129 (€106) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1409 miles (2269 km) distance in 35h 20m.
Distance 1409 miles (2269 km) |
Average bus duration 33h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $139 (€114) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 35h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Houston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Houston trip today.
One of America’s top fine arts museums, spanning antiquity to modern works. A must for major collections, architecture, and rotating exhibitions.
Premier space museum with spacecraft, simulators, and NASA history. Essential for understanding Houston’s link to human spaceflight.
Large natural science museum known for dinosaurs, gems, and immersive displays. A family favorite with broad appeal and strong exhibits.
Houston’s signature urban park with skyline views, events, lawns, and public art. A central gathering place for visitors and locals.
Museum District green space with trails, gardens, and major attractions nearby. Ideal for a scenic walk between Houston’s top institutions.
Former rail corridor turned urban trail with art, landscaping, and skyline glimpses. A modern favorite for walking and casual exploration.
Slow-smoked beef brisket with a peppery bark. Central Texas barbecue is a Houston staple thanks to the city’s strong smokehouse culture.
Spiced beef or chicken fajitas served sizzling with onions and peppers. Houston helped popularize Tex-Mex restaurant fajitas nationwide.
Warm flour tortillas filled with breakfast staples like egg, potato, bacon, or chorizo. A daily Houston favorite shaped by Texas Mexican food culture.
Refined Gulf Coast fine dining with polished service and seasonal seafood. One of Houston’s most acclaimed upscale restaurants.
Highly regarded barbecue spot serving brisket, ribs, and sausage in a simple, old-school setting loved by locals and visitors.
Beloved casual Vietnamese restaurant famous for garlic noodles, shaken beef, and fusion dishes that reflect Houston’s diverse food scene.
Moderate for U.S. cities: hotels vary widely, dining is reasonable, and car-based transit can add costs for visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts.
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University of Houston / UH South -> Central Station Main, Houston, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Houston, TX by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Houston, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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