What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Houston?

Philadelphia and Houston are 2159 km (1338 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Houston?

Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston.

Bus Philadelphia to Houston from $202 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 23h	3:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 16h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 13h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 21h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 16h	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 21h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 16h	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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, 20 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $211, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

94bus per day

1d 20hAverage Duration

2139 kmDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$211 - $570	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$316 - $1,511	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Houston?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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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

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

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Houston?
Philadelphia and Houston are 2159 km (1338 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Houston?
Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$410

11-22

$298

Today

$572

11-24

$601

11-25

$535

11-26

$393

11-27

$340

11-28

$334

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $298

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

You can expect to pay from $298 to $676 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $334 which is on 2025-11-28.