Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Portales (Mcdonalds Restaurant) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Portales (Mcdonalds Restaurant) | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby | Portales (Mcdonalds Restaurant) | No tags | ||||
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Portales (Mcdonalds Restaurant) | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Portales
The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $203, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Portales 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 Portales?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Portales start from $203. The average price for this route is around $203. 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 Portales?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Portales is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 906 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Portales route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Portales?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Portales at 6:35am. And the latest bus departs at 6:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Portales?
A bus trip from Houston to Portales generates an estimated 23 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 Portales?
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 Houston to Portales?
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 Houston to Portales?
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 Portales?
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.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Portales was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $186To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Portales, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $186 to $199 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Portales based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $186 which is on 2026-01-13.
