How much is the bus ticket from Charlotte to Houston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Charlotte to Houston start at R 1 616. The average price for this route is around R 2 791. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Charlotte to Houston?

The average bus journey time from Charlotte to Houston is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1486 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 16m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Charlotte to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Tornado Bus , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Charlotte to Houston?

The earliest bus departs from Charlotte to Houston at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlotte to Houston?

A bus trip from Charlotte to Houston produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Charlotte 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 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlotte to Houston?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Charlotte to Houston from R 1 825 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 55m	07:10	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	14:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
	Bus	18:20	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:20	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	19:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:10	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 4h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	05:16	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	04:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 9h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	05:16	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 55m	07:10	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 9h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:55	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	1d 6h	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	05:16	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	1d 1h	12:40	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 55m	07:10	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	05:16	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 11h	15:50	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	05:16	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 55m	07:10	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 8h	19:00	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte 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, 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 616, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

1486 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 616 - R 9 920	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 361 - R 4 620	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Houston?

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

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
C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
Visit page
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

3.5/587 490 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87490 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 617

Greyhound Charlotte Houston recent customer reviews

Some staff are very rude, and the transfer time is very bad I hate waiting to much never again with greyhound

Elsa P.

10 March 2018

Worst experience ever

Carlos B.

18 February 2023

Need to keep the time for arrival accurate

Clarence F.

11 September 2022

Tornado Bus

3/5169 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi4.1

FlixBus

3.5/511 961 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Charlotte to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Charlotte to Houston start at R 1 616. The average price for this route is around R 2 791. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Charlotte to Houston?
The average bus journey time from Charlotte to Houston is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1486 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 16m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Charlotte to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Charlotte to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Charlotte to Houston at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlotte to Houston?
A bus trip from Charlotte to Houston produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Charlotte 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 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlotte to Houston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, 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.

Best price found

06/01

R 3 160

07/01

R 3 058

Today

R 3 211

09/01

R 3 211

10/01

R 2 737

11/01

R 2 315

12/01

R 2 349

13/01

R 2 264

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 264

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 264 to R 4 984 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 264, which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.