How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Houston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Houston start from $137. The average price for this route is around $238. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Houston?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Houston is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 1347 miles (2173 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 88 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Houston at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Houston generates an estimated 54 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia 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 87435 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Philadelphia to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Houston from $128 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 16h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	2d 9h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 16h	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 16h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on January 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 20h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on January 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 13h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	2d	7:00pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on January 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 17h	2:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 16h	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on January 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 19h	2:35pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 18h	2:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	2:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 14h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

88bus per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

1347 milesDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$137 - $648	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$219 - $381	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Houston?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,465 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Greyhound Philadelphia Houston recent customer reviews

Super desorganized

Priscila C.

March 20, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,832 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Houston start from $137. The average price for this route is around $238. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Houston?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Houston is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 1347 miles (2173 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 88 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Houston at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Houston?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Houston generates an estimated 54 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia 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 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Houston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Philadelphia to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

12/29

$354

12/30

$196

Today

$345

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $196

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