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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Gray & Smith | Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St | Cheapest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | 30th Street Station | No tags | |||||
 | Houston Bus Station | 199 Spring Garden St. | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | 199 Spring Garden St. | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Philadelphia
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Philadelphia?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- 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 Philadelphia
- BOff of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Philadelphia start from $178. The average price for this route is around $321. 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 Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Philadelphia is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 2129 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 109 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 Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Philadelphia at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia generates an estimated 53 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 Philadelphia?
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 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 29, 2025 with a price of $290To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $290 to $3,082 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $308 which is on 2025-12-31.
What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
