Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX

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TodayMay 11
from $242
TomorrowMay 12
TueMay 13
from $140
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit Co., Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit Co., Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit Co., Inc.
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit Co., Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Houston.

Bus
Average Price$94 - $460Average Duration1d 22h
54kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$220 - $358Average Duration2d 3h
196kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
$94Cheapest ticket
54kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia to Houston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$167
Average bus trip duration1d 22h
Number of daily buses49
Earliest bus departure1:45am
Distance1334 miles (2151 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Philadelphia to Houston Bus

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

Best price found
05/09
$293
05/10
$108
Today
$264
05/12
No data
05/13
$148
05/14
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05/15
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05/16
$134
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Houston was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of $108

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

You can expect to pay from $108 to $293 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Houston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $134 which is on 2025-05-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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 Philadelphia to Houston.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Philadelphia to Houston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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