How much does a bus ticket from Charlotte to Houston cost?

The bus ticket price from Charlotte to Houston starts at US$75. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Charlotte to Houston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Charlotte to Houston?

The average travel time between Charlotte and Houston is around 1d 3h, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1491 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Charlotte and Houston?

The number of buses from Charlotte to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Charlotte to Houston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Charlotte to Houston?

When taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston?

Buses travelling between Charlotte and Houston leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company or Charlotte Douglas International Airport and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, Downtown Greyhound Station, Harrisburg Greyhound Station.

Bus Charlotte to Houston from US$82 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:30	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 13h	11:05	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:15	Charlotte Bus Station	21h 55m	07:10	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	11:50	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	22:30	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 18h	15:50	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
	13:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	05:16	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 11h	15:50	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:52 PM EDT.

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, 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

1d 3hAverage duration

1486 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$75 - US$332	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$199 - US$274	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Bus Charlotte, NC to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$145

Average bus trip duration1d 3h

Number of daily buses31

Earliest bus departure00:55

Distance1485 km

Latest bus departure22:30

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87346 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 US$76

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

3/5153 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511 153 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Charlotte to Houston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Houston?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte, NC - Houston, US

How much does a bus ticket from Charlotte to Houston cost?
The bus ticket price from Charlotte to Houston starts at US$75. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Charlotte to Houston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Charlotte to Houston?
The average travel time between Charlotte and Houston is around 1d 3h, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1491 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Charlotte and Houston?
The number of buses from Charlotte to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Charlotte to Houston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Charlotte to Houston?
When taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston?
Buses travelling between Charlotte and Houston leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company or Charlotte Douglas International Airport and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, Downtown Greyhound Station, Harrisburg Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/10

US$188

01/11

US$167

Today

US$166

03/11

US$172

04/11

US$112

05/11

US$82

06/11

No data

07/11

US$148

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$82

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 US$82 to US$252 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 US$82, which is on 2025-11-05.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Charlotte to Houston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Charlotte to Houston.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charlotte to Houston.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Charlotte to Houston.

Did you know?

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 3h	Avg priceUS$145	Daily departures31
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 16h	Avg priceUS$212	Daily departures1

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