How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Philadelphia start from $171. The average price for this route is around $250. 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 Philadelphia?

The average bus travel time from Houston to Philadelphia is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 2155 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Houston to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 102 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 Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Houston to Philadelphia at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

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

A bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia generates an estimated 54 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 Philadelphia?

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 5752 reviews.

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

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 Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia?

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.

Bus Houston to Philadelphia from $172 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Philadelphia on February 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 12h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	3:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 21h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 13h	12:45pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Philadelphia on February 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 11h	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Philadelphia on February 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 21h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 11h	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	2d 6h	8:51pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Philadelphia on February 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 22h	10:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 11h	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 5h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Philadelphia on February 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:35pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 20h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 12h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 5h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Philadelphia on February 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 13h	3:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	2d 6h	8:51pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Philadelphia on February 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:35pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 20h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 12h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 5h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:07 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $171, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

102bus per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

2155 kmDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$171 - $693	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$314 - $459	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Philadelphia?

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

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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B
Philadelphia Airport
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,522 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87522 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $171

Greyhound Houston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Bus r very late nobady helps when the customer care made mistake giving reboarding pass had to wait 6 hours for next bus

Claron R.

July 28, 2021

Two buses were late to get to the station. As a result I had to wait 11hrs for the net one

Priscila C.

March 12, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,758 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,202 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Valley Transit

3/539 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3

Wi‑Fi2.8

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Philadelphia start from $171. The average price for this route is around $250. 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 Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Philadelphia is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 2155 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 102 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 Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Philadelphia at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia generates an estimated 54 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 Philadelphia?
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 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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.

Best price found

02-09

$447

02-10

$483

Today

$460

02-12

$216

02-13

$378

02-14

$356

02-15

$211

02-16

$211

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Feb 15, 2026 with a price of $211

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $211 to $1,450 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $211 which is on 2026-02-15.

Usually Amtrak 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.