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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | 100 E Rich St | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood) | Columbus | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Columbus (E Mound St) | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | 100 E Rich St | No tags | ||||
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Columbus (E Mound St) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:57 PM CST.
Get from Houston to Columbus
The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $193, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Columbus?
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 Columbus
- A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Columbus, OH 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 Columbus?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Columbus start from $193. The average price for this route is around $297. 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 Columbus?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Columbus is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1603 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 50m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Columbus route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Columbus?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Columbus at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Columbus?
A bus trip from Houston to Columbus 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 Houston to Columbus?
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 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Columbus?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Columbus?
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 Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, 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 Columbus, OH was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $212To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Columbus, OH, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $212 to $431 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $212 which is on 2025-12-11.
Usually Tornado Bus 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.
