How much is the bus ticket from Columbus to Houston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Columbus to Houston start from $218. The average price for this route is around $338. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Columbus to Houston?

The average bus travel time from Columbus to Houston is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1595 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Columbus to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Columbus to Houston?

The earliest bus departs from Columbus to Houston at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Columbus to Houston?

A bus trip from Columbus to Houston generates an estimated 40 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Columbus to Houston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Columbus to Houston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Columbus to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Columbus to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Columbus to Houston from $238 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Houston on January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	2d 6h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	11:50pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 8h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	1d 14h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	1d 13h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	1d 15h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Houston on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 23h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 7h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	1d 9h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	1d 13h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	1d 15h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Houston on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 23h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 7h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	1d 9h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	1d 13h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	2d 5h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Houston on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	1d 14h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 7h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	1d 9h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	1d 17h	3:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
	Bus	12:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 11h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Houston on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	5:30am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 11h	3:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 8h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	1d 9h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 11h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 23h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Houston on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	1d 9h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 8h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	1d 14h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	1d 15h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
	Bus	12:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d 11h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:51 AM EST.

Get from Columbus to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $218, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1595 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Houston?

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,966 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Columbus, OH to Houston, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Columbus to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Columbus to Houston start from $218. The average price for this route is around $338. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Columbus to Houston?
The average bus travel time from Columbus to Houston is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1595 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Columbus to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Columbus to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Columbus to Houston at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Columbus to Houston?
A bus trip from Columbus to Houston generates an estimated 40 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Columbus to Houston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Columbus to Houston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Columbus to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Columbus to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-06

$300

01-07

$339

Today

$266

01-09

$271

01-10

$271

01-11

$252

01-12

$238

01-13

No data

The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Houston, US was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $238

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $238 to $431 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $238 which is on 2026-01-12.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.