Bus from Houston, US to El Paso, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to El Paso on January 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Tornado BusBus
Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)
Tornado Bus StationCheapest
Tornado BusBus
Houston Airline
Tornado Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Houston Bus Station
Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Downtown Gray & Smith
Greyhound StationNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Greyhound StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to El Paso

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach El Paso. The journey takes about 17 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
17h 35mAverage Duration
1091 kmDistance
27kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$102 - $499Average Duration17h 35m
27kg CO₂e
Average Price$149 - $312Average Duration19h 30m
99kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to El Paso, US by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Houston to El Paso?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to El Paso start from $102. The average price for this route is around $142. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Houston to El Paso?

    The average bus travel time from Houston to El Paso is 17h 35m, covering a distance of 1091 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 5m and is operated by Tornado Bus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to El Paso route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Valley Transit.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to El Paso?

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to El Paso at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to El Paso?

    A bus trip from Houston to El Paso generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Houston to El Paso?

    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 87500 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to El Paso?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to El Paso?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to El Paso?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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
01-26
$98
01-27
$420
Today
$431
01-29
$98
01-30
$98
01-31
$98
02-01
$98
02-02
$98
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to El Paso, US was searched and found on Jan 26, 2026 with a price of $98

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

You can expect to pay from $98 to $438 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to El Paso, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2026-01-29.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to El Paso, US?

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