How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Birmingham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Birmingham start from $138. The average price for this route is around $266. 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 Houston to Birmingham?

The average bus travel time from Houston to Birmingham is 20h 30m, covering a distance of 917 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 48m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Houston to Birmingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Tornado Bus , Amtrak , FlixBus , Valley Transit .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Birmingham?

The earliest bus departs from Houston to Birmingham at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

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

A bus trip from Houston to Birmingham generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Houston to Birmingham?

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 5759 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Birmingham?

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 Birmingham from $156 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on February 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	17h 10m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	16h 40m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on February 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	18h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	21h 45m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:40pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 4h	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 2h	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on February 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	17h 10m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	Fastest
	Bus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	18h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	19h 40m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 2h	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on February 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	18h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	19h 40m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 2h	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	8:30am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	21h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on February 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	17h 10m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	Fastest
	Bus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	18h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	19h 40m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 2h	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on February 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	16h 40m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	Fastest
	Bus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	18h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	19h 40m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 2h	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on February 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	18h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	19h 40m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 2h	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	8:30am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	21h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Birmingham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

911 kmDistance

83kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$138 - $516	Average Duration20h 30m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$132 - $149	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Birmingham?

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 Birmingham

A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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B
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,523 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Tornado Bus

3/5173 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi3.9

Amtrak

4/55,759 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,224 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Valley Transit

3/539 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3

Wi‑Fi2.8

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Birmingham, 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 Houston to Birmingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Birmingham start from $138. The average price for this route is around $266. 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 Houston to Birmingham?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Birmingham is 20h 30m, covering a distance of 917 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 48m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Birmingham at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Birmingham?
A bus trip from Houston to Birmingham generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Birmingham?
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 5759 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Birmingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Birmingham?
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

02-16

$253

02-17

$253

Today

$253

02-19

$253

02-20

$186

02-21

$253

02-22

$197

02-23

$204

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Feb 20, 2026 with a price of $186

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 Birmingham, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $186 to $402 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $186 which is on 2026-02-20.

Usually Greyhound, Tornado Bus 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.