The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX
Cheapest price
$263
Average price
$269
Fastest journey
1 d 11 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 14 h 7 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
2156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX will cost around $269 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $263.
It's difficult to get from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX without transferring at least 2 times.
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2:00 AM43h25Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA8:25 PMHouston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX$2631One-way4 transfers
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FlixBus5:35 PM43h30Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA12:05 PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX$2641One-way3 transfers
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8:30 PM35h40Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA7:10 AMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX$2651One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus2:00 AM40h40Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA5:40 PMHouston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX$2651One-way3 transfers
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8:30 PM35h40Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA7:10 AMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX$2651One-way2 transfers
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6:45 PM37h25Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA7:10 AMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX$2661One-way2 transfers
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $249.
Distance: 1339 miles (2156 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$283 Average price | $235 Average price Cheapest | $570 Average price |
36h 48m Average total duration 36h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 44h 40m Average total duration 44h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 40h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 43h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 39h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 40h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $279 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 44h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $275 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 46h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $281 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 43h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $264 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 45h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $268 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 37h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 40h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $274 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 42h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $268 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 46h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 44h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $266 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX buses for today, Wednesday, April 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 5:50 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 40h15 | 10:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined+![]() | 5:50 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 42h10 | 12:00 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 4 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 6:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 40h05 | 10:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+![]() | 6:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 42h00 | 12:00 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 4 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 6:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 52h15 | 10:15 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 7:10 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 39h45 | 10:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus+![]() | 1:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 40h40 | 6:25 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 2:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 44h15 | 10:15 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 2:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 40h25 | 6:25 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus+![]() | 6:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 46h35 | 5:05 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 4 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 9:35 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 43h30 | 5:05 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 10:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 45h05 | 7:35 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 10:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 37h40 | 12:10 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 10:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 44h45 | 7:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:45 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 37h25 | 12:10 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 12:10 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 43h05 | 7:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:10 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 40h10 | 4:20 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 12:10 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 43h25 | 7:35 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 12:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 42h45 | 7:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 12:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 35h40 | 12:10 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 12:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 43h05 | 7:35 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX run on average 31 times per day, taking around 36h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $143 (€114) but you can travel from only $64 (€51) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1339 miles (2156 km) distance in 34h 10m.
Distance 1339 miles (2156 km) |
Average bus duration 36h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $143 (€114) |
Buses per day 31 |
Fastest bus 34h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TXYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $64 (€51). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA 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.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Space Center Houston, an educational complex offering exhibits and tours related to NASA's space exploration
- Houston Museum of Natural Science, featuring extensive collections of fossils, gems, and ancient artifacts
- Houston Zoo, home to over 6,000 animals from around the world in a lush, 55-acre park
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, showcasing a diverse collection of art from antiquity to the present
- Buffalo Bayou Park, a 160-acre green space with trails, gardens, and views of the downtown skyline.
- Visit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world, featuring concerts and carnival attractions
- Explore the vibrant street art and murals in the Houston Heights neighborhood
- Enjoy a performance at the Houston Symphony, offering a range of classical and contemporary music
- Discover the culinary scene with a food tour in the diverse neighborhoods of Houston
- Attend a game at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, for an exciting baseball experience.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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