Bus from St. Louis to Houston, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Houston on February 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Houston Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Gateway Station
The Woodlands - Windvale CenterFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Houston Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Gateway Station
Houston Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Bus
Gateway Station
Houston Uptown/Upper KirbyNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 23 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
23h 50mAverage Duration
1104 kmDistance
28kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$130 - $428Average Duration23h 50m
28kg CO₂e
Average Price$230 - $339Average Duration1d 15h
99kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Houston?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Houston start from $130. The average price for this route is around $185. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Houston?

    The average bus travel time from St. Louis to Houston is 23h 50m, covering a distance of 1104 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Houston route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Houston?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Houston at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 4:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Houston?

    A bus trip from St. Louis to Houston generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from St. Louis 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 87518 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Houston?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from St. Louis to Houston?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis 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
02-09
$252
02-10
$266
Today
$276
02-12
$270
02-13
$184
02-14
$302
02-15
$167
02-16
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Houston, US was searched and found on Feb 15, 2026 with a price of $167

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

You can expect to pay from $167 to $306 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $167 which is on 2026-02-15.

Usually FlixBus 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Houston, US?

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