How far is Abilene from Houston?

Abilene and Houston are 318 miles (513 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Abilene to Houston?

Most of the buses traveling from Abilene to Houston leave from Abilene Greyhound Station and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Arts, City Hall, Discovery Green Parks, Houston Zoo and Galveston.

Bus Abilene to Houston from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Abilene to Houston on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	14h 20m	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	11h 40m	11:05am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	11:25pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	13h 10m	12:35pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	12h 35m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:19 PM CST.

Get from Abilene to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

317 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,3 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $153 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Abilene Houston recent customer reviews

Overall the rules were straight to the point I like that I like that everything was followed as Conductor request

Johnatan A.

February 26, 2021

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Where are the popular stops in Abilene and Houston?

Stops in Abilene

A - Abilene Greyhound Station

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Abilene, TX to Houston, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$174

11/14

$145

Today

$151

11/16

No data

11/17

$113

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11/19

$119

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The cheapest trip from Abilene, TX to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $113

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

You can expect to pay from $113 to $200 for a bus ticket from Abilene, TX to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-11-17.