How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Boston start at R 2 880. The average price for this route is around R 5 278. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Houston to Boston?

The average bus journey time from Houston to Boston is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 2582 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 17h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Houston to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 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 Boston?

The earliest bus departs from Houston to Boston at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

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

A bus trip from Houston to Boston produces an estimated 65 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 Houston to Boston?

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Boston?

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 Boston?

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.

Bus Houston to Boston from R 2 768 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to Boston on 6 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	2d 6h	05:40	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 19h	18:50	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 20h	19:20	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:35	Downtown Gray & Smith	2d 12h	09:00	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:50	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d 12h	09:00	Brookline	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Boston on 7 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 21h	21:25	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	2d 6h	21:03	Back Bay Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 22h	23:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	05:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 23h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Boston on 8 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 23h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	2d 6h	21:03	Back Bay Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 22h	23:30	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d 5h	21:25	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Boston on 9 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:05	Houston Bus Station	2d	14:45	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	2d 6h	21:03	Back Bay Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 22h	23:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	05:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 23h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Boston on 10 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:50	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d 10h	07:20	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	2d 6h	21:03	Back Bay Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 22h	23:30	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	05:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 23h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Boston on 12 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 19h	18:50	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	2d 6h	21:03	Back Bay Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 22h	23:30	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	05:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 23h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d 8h	23:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:17 PM CST.

Get from Houston to Boston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 880, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

2d 1hAverage duration

2582 kmDistance

65kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Boston?

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
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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

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 485 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87485 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 2 888

Greyhound Houston Boston recent customer reviews

Greyhound Employees broke my suitcase Was late to multiple stops In missed the last train because of being late stranded in Boston

Isaiaz F.

23 April 2019

It was good with greyhound, very upset with flixbus

Mark M.

2 March 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511 943 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/537 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi2.8

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Boston, MA, 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 Houston to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Boston start at R 2 880. The average price for this route is around R 5 278. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Houston to Boston?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Boston is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 2582 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 17h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 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 Boston?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Boston at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Boston?
A bus trip from Houston to Boston produces an estimated 65 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 Houston to Boston?
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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Boston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Boston?
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 Boston?
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.

Best price found

04/01

R 8 321

05/01

R 8 556

Today

R 6 056

07/01

R 5 100

08/01

R 4 529

09/01

R 4 966

10/01

R 4 764

11/01

R 4 580

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 4 529

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 Boston, MA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 4 529 to R 35 296 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 529, which is on 2026-01-08.

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.