How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Houston?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Houston start from $151. The average price for this route is around $245. 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 New York City to Houston?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Houston is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 2299 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 153 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Houston?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Houston at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Houston?

A bus trip from New York City to Houston generates an estimated 57 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 New York City to Houston?

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 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Houston?

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 New York City to Houston?

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 New York City to Houston?

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.

Bus New York City to Houston from $203 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Houston on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 6h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 23h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	New York Port Authority	1d 12h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	2d 13h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Houston on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 5h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 23h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	New York Port Authority	1d 12h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	2d 13h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Houston on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:45pm	Queens (Flushing)	2d 17h	5:15am	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 13h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	2d 13h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Houston on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 21h	5:15am	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 16h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 13h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	2d 13h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Houston on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45am	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	2d	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 16h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 13h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	2d 13h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

153bus per day

1d 23hAverage Duration

2299 kmDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$151 - $823	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$316 - $665	Average Duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 208kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Houston?

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

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
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 18 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3.2 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $155, with the trip lasting on average 2369.

Greyhound New York City Houston recent customer reviews

The Grayhound bus to New York and From Houston where both cold and late... Too many stops, breaks and reboarding. Nevertheless, I understood and arrived at my destination by God's help.

Rachel L.

August 6, 2021

It was chaotic the loudspeaker in NJ was low the bus operator was stressed there where 2 wheelchair folk she didnt kno about

Ariane F.

November 5, 2019

We missed connec ting bus from Atlanta to Houston due to arriving late over there. Connecting bus could wait for us arriving, and then go.

Md A.

July 16, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,492 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Houston, US 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 New York City to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Houston start from $151. The average price for this route is around $245. 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 New York City to Houston?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Houston is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 2299 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 153 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Houston at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Houston?
A bus trip from New York City to Houston generates an estimated 57 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 New York City to Houston?
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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Houston?
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 New York City to Houston?
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 New York City to Houston?
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.

Best price found

11-29

$780

11-30

$689

Today

$616

12-02

$493

12-03

$339

12-04

$356

12-05

No data

12-06

$273

The cheapest trip from New York City to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $273

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

You can expect to pay from $273 to $780 for a bus ticket from New York City to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $273 which is on 2025-12-06.