What is the distance between Columbia and Houston?

Columbia and Houston are 889 miles (1433 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Houston from Columbia, chances are that your bus will depart from Columbia Bus Station and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the most popular 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 The Kemah Boardwalk, Children's Museum Of Houston, Houston Zoo, Hermann Park Conservancy and NASA Johnson Space Center.

Bus Columbia to Houston from $230 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbia to Houston on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Columbia	18h	7:00am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Columbia	18h 35m	6:05am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Columbia	18h 35m	6:05am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Columbia	18h 35m	6:05am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Columbia	18h	7:00am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags

Get from Columbia to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $242, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 35mAverage Duration

889 milesDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

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Tornado Bus

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Staff4.5

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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,1 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 $242 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbia and Houston?

Stops in Columbia

A - Columbia Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Columbia

C - Flying J Travel Center

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 Columbia, SC to Houston, US by bus

What is the distance between Columbia and Houston?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

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

You can expect to pay from $230 to $230 for a bus ticket from Columbia, SC to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $230 which is on 2025-11-20.