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TodayMar 19
from $28
TomorrowMar 20
from $21
ThuMar 21
from $21
FriMar 22
from $29
SatMar 23
from $21
SunMar 24
from $23
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TueMar 26

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
12:00PM
3h25m
3:25PM
Dallas - Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
Cheapest
Houston - The Woodlands - 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr.
Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
12:00PM
4h20m
4:20PM
Dallas - Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
2nd Cheapest
Houston - Downtown Gray & Smith
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
10:15AM
2h50m
1:05PM
Dallas - Dallas, TX
Fastest
Houston - The Woodlands / Spring (Houston area), TX
Fastest
Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
1:15PM
7h
8:15PM
Dallas - Downtown Greyhound Station
Houston - 7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Greyhound Bus station
Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
2:10PM
4h35m
6:45PM
Dallas - Downtown Greyhound Station
Houston - 7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Greyhound Bus station
Bus Dallas to Houston: Trip Overview

Bus Dallas to Houston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$34
Average bus trip duration4h 10m
Number of daily buses54
Earliest bus departure12:01 AM
Distance228 miles (367 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 PM

Dallas to Houston Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures54
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:01AM - 11:55PM
Minimum Price$22
Average Ticket Price$34
Minimum Trip Duration2h40m
Average Bus Trip Duration4h10m
Distance228 miles (367 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Red Coach, Greyhound, Megabus, Noroeste USA
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Dallas - Houston

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from Dallas to Houston takes around 4h 10m, but you can get there in as little as 2h 40m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 226 miles (364 km) that separate the two cities.

Dallas and Houston are 226 miles (364 km) apart.

About 54 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus, Red Coach and Greyhound. The number of buses running from Dallas to Houston may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Dallas to Houston a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 12:01 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:55 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Houston from Dallas, chances are that your bus will depart from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. $8 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Houston from Dallas.

The bus ticket costs $34 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $8 and $245, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, a day trip from Dallas to Houston is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Dallas and Houston is about 5h 20m. So you'll have enough time to visit Houston before returning to Dallas in the evening.

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Zoo, San Jacinto Monument & Museum Of History, Children's Museum Of Houston and Galveston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$39
03/18
$29
Today
$25
03/20
$25
03/21
$25
03/22
$25
03/23
$25
03/24
$26
The cheapest trip from Dallas to Houston was searched and found on Mar 19, 2024 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $138 for a bus ticket from Dallas to Houston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2024-03-20.

Usually RedCoach, NORE 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

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Dallas to Houston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Dallas to Houston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Dallas to Houston that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Dallas to Houston?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time4h 10mAvg Price$34Daily Departures54
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time23h 20mAvg Price$61Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Dallas and Houston is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $34 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $8. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Houston, choose the bus, as it will take you from Dallas to Houston in about 4h 10m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Dallas by bus?

Bus from Houston to Dallas

You can also go to Houston by train

Train from Dallas to Houston

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