Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | Downtown Gray & Smith | Cheapest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | Houston Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | Houston Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | Downtown Gray & Smith | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit | Bus | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:36 PM EST.
Get from Wilmington to Houston
The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours, and with fares starting at just $261, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Houston?
Stops in Wilmington
- A
Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop
505 Cando St, Wilmington, NC 28405
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to Houston start from $261. The average price for this route is around $394. 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 Wilmington to Houston?
The average bus travel time from Wilmington to Houston is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1735 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Houston route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Wilmington to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Houston at 7:40am. And the latest bus departs at 4:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to Houston?
A bus trip from Wilmington to Houston generates an estimated 43 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 Wilmington to Houston?
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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Houston?
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 Wilmington to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to Houston?
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.
The cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $190To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilmington, NC to Houston, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $190 to $1,157 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $190 which is on 2025-12-07.
