What is the distance between Modesto and Houston?

The distance between the two cities is 1562 miles (2519 km).

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

If you're headed to Houston from Modesto, chances are that your bus will depart from Modesto Bus Station and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Houston Zoo, Battleship Texas, Houston Museum of Natural Science, NASA Johnson Space Center and City Hall.

Bus Modesto to Houston from $157 | Compare & Save up to 12%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 5 at 3:05pm
Departure city: Modesto
Departure location: Modesto
Arrival time: August 7 at 10:25pm
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 5h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 5 at 12:10am
Departure city: Modesto
Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
Arrival time: August 6 at 11:15pm
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 21h
Departure time: August 5 at 12:10am
Departure city: Modesto
Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
Arrival time: August 6 at 11:15pm
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 21h
Departure time: August 5 at 1:55pm
Departure city: Modesto
Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
Arrival time: August 7 at 11:15pm
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 7h
Departure time: August 5 at 12:10am
Departure city: Modesto
Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
Arrival time: August 7 at 11:55am
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Downtown Gray & Smith
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 9h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Modesto to Houston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$183 - $382	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$238 - $395	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 228kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Modesto to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $238, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

$238Cheapest ticket

228kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Modesto to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$233

Average bus trip duration2d 7h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:10am

Distance1560 miles (2515 km)

Latest bus departure3:05pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,145 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/59,814 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Modesto to Houston Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Modesto to Houston. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Modesto to Houston from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Houston from Modesto, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Modesto and Houston?

Stops in Modesto

A - Modesto Bus Station

B - Lukyds Travel

C - 1511 Crows Landing Rd

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Harrisburg Senda Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Clay St & Louisiana St

E - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

F - Harrisburg El Expreso Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Modesto - Houston, US

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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 Modesto and Houston!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Modesto to Houston, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Modesto to Houston.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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!

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 7h	Avg Price$233	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 21h	Avg Price$238	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Modesto by bus?

Bus from Modesto to Houston, US

You can also go to Houston, US by train

Train from Modesto to Houston, US

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