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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Cincinnati Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Houston Bus Station | Cincinnati Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Houston Bus Station | Cincinnati Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Cincinnati Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Cincinnati Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 6:46 AM CST.
Get from Houston to Cincinnati
The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Cincinnati?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- 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
Stops in Cincinnati
- A1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Cincinnati 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 Houston to Cincinnati?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Cincinnati start from $180. The average price for this route is around $301. 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 Houston to Cincinnati?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Cincinnati is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1455 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Cincinnati route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Cincinnati?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Cincinnati at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Cincinnati?
A bus trip from Houston to Cincinnati generates an estimated 36 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 Houston to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Cincinnati?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Cincinnati?
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 Houston to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Cincinnati was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $183To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Cincinnati, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $183 to $1,026 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $242 which is on 2025-12-16.
