Find coaches from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures from Houston to Philadelphia on 12 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to Philadelphia

Bus
Average priceUS$133 - US$436Average duration1d 21h
54kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$239 - US$429Average duration2d 3h
196kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

81bus per day
1d 21hAverage duration
US$133Cheapest ticket
54kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$181
Average bus trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily buses81
Earliest bus departure00:05
Distance1345 miles
Latest bus departure23:20

Houston to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Philadelphia, PA

  1. What's the distance between Houston and Philadelphia by coach?

    The journey from Houston to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 1338 miles (2159 km).

  2. How can I travel from Houston to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/10
US$193
10/10
US$172
Today
US$146
12/10
US$147
13/10
US$153
14/10
US$150
15/10
No data
16/10
US$149
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 11 Oct 2025 with a price of US$146

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

You can expect to pay from US$146 to US$1,432 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$147, which is on 2025-10-12.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Houston and Philadelphia!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Houston to Philadelphia will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Houston to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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