How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Newark?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Newark start from $158. The average price for this route is around $247. 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 Newark?

The average bus travel time from Houston to Newark is 1d 17h, covering a distance of 2284 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Houston to Newark route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus , Valley Transit .

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

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

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

A bus trip from Houston to Newark generates an estimated 57 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 Newark?

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 5752 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Houston to Newark?

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 Newark from $148 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Newark on February 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 17h	6:35pm	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	10:05am	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	2d 7h	10:03pm	Penn Station	No tags
	5:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	9:25pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 13h	4:20am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Newark on February 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	4:20am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	10:05am	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	5:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	5:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	9:25pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 2h	10:05am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Newark on February 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 18h	10:05am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	10:05am	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	2d 7h	10:03pm	Penn Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 17h	6:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	5:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	9:25pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Newark on February 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 16h	10:05am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	10:05am	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	5:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	5:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	9:25pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d 12h	4:20am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Newark on February 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 15h	3:35pm	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	10:05am	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	5:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	5:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	9:25pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 2h	10:05am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 17hAverage Duration

2284 kmDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$158 - $695	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$386 - $2,089	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 207kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Newark?

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 Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,519 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4/55,754 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,172 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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 Newark, NJ 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 Newark?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Newark start from $158. The average price for this route is around $247. 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 Newark?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Newark is 1d 17h, covering a distance of 2284 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Newark route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Newark?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Newark at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Newark?
A bus trip from Houston to Newark generates an estimated 57 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 Newark?
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 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Newark?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Newark?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Houston to Newark?
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

01-30

$1,638

01-31

$302

Today

$437

02-02

$525

02-03

$317

02-04

$317

02-05

$215

02-06

No data

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Feb 5, 2026 with a price of $215

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 Newark, NJ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $215 to $1,638 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $215 which is on 2026-02-05.

Usually Amtrak 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.