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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Amtrak Station | Effingham, IL | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Amtrak Station | Effingham, IL | No tags | |||||
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Get from Houston to Effingham
The journey takes about 18 hours, and with fares starting at just £227, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Effingham?
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 by bus from Houston, US to Effingham
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Effingham?
The cheapest coach tickets from Houston to Effingham start from £227. The average price for this route is around £227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Houston to Effingham?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Effingham is 18h, covering a distance of 752 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 21h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Effingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Effingham?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Effingham at 08:30. And the latest bus departs at 14:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Effingham?
A bus journey from Houston to Effingham produces an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Houston to Effingham?
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 5696 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Effingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to Effingham?
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 Effingham?
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 Houston, US to Effingham was searched and found on 6 Jan 2026 with a price of £217To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Effingham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £217 to £458 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £217, which is on 2026-01-06.
