What is the distance between Charlotte and Houston?

The distance separating Charlotte and Houston is 925 miles (1491 km).

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

If you're headed to Houston from Charlotte, chances are that your bus will leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Battleship Texas, Hermann Park Conservancy, Houston Museum of Natural Science, City Hall and Children's Museum Of Houston.

Bus Charlotte to Houston from $85 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayAug 11

from $170

TomorrowAug 12

from $158

WedAug 13

from $152

ThuAug 14

from $120

FriAug 15

from $139

SatAug 16

from $106

SunAug 17

from $107

MonAug 18

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 12 at 10:30pm
Departure city: Charlotte
Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
Arrival time: August 14 at 1:25am
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 3h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 12 at 1:00pm
Departure city: Charlotte
Departure location: Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
Arrival time: August 13 at 5:16am
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)
Operated by: Expreso
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 16m
Departure time: August 12 at 12:55am
Departure city: Charlotte
Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
Arrival time: August 13 at 1:25am
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: August 12 at 1:40pm
Departure city: Charlotte
Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
Arrival time: August 13 at 1:15pm
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: August 12 at 6:40am
Departure city: Charlotte
Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
Arrival time: August 13 at 1:45pm
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$106 - $430	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$199 - $829	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

41bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$106Cheapest ticket

37kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$152

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses41

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance921 miles (1485 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,168 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Charlotte Houston recent customer reviews

Some staff are very rude, and the transfer time is very bad I hate waiting to much never again with greyhound

Elsa P.

March 10, 2018

Worst experience ever

Carlos B.

February 18, 2023

Need to keep the time for arrival accurate

Clarence F.

September 11, 2022

Tornado Bus

3/5137 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.1

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 $200 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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,990 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Charlotte to Houston Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Charlotte to Houston.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Houston from Charlotte, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Houston?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Harrisburg Senda Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Clay St & Louisiana St

E - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

F - Harrisburg El Expreso Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charlotte, NC - Houston, US

What is the distance between Charlotte and Houston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

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

Best price found

08/09

$190

08/10

$181

Today

$162

08/12

$150

08/13

$147

08/14

$112

08/15

$131

08/16

$99

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US was searched and found on Aug 16, 2025 with a price of $99

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

You can expect to pay from $99 to $302 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2025-08-16.

Usually 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Charlotte to Houston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Charlotte to Houston.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charlotte to Houston.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Charlotte to Houston.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$152	Daily Departures41
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 16h	Avg Price$229	Daily Departures1

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Charlotte, NC - Houston, US

What is the distance between Charlotte and Houston?

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

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

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About Bus Travel

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What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US?

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