What is the travel distance from Houston to Abilene?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Houston to Abilene start their journey at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and wind up at Abilene Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Houston to Abilene from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Abilene on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	15h	10:15pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:15pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	8h	10:15pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:20am	Houston Bus Station	8h 50m	5:10pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	9h	10:15pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Houston Bus Station	8h 30m	10:15pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Abilene on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	Houston Bus Station	8h 50m	5:10pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:15pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	8h	10:15pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:45pm	Houston Bus Station	8h 30m	10:15pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	9h	10:15pm	Abilene Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	2:00pm	Houston Airline	9h	11:00pm	Alon Gas Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:31 PM CST.

Get from Houston to Abilene

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

9hAverage Duration

317 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

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 Houston Abilene recent customer reviews

The staffs we're good and very helpful

Mathew O.

April 6, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

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,4 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 $137 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.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Abilene?

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

Stops in Abilene

A - Abilene Greyhound Station

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

11/14

$205

11/15

$135

Today

$179

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No data

11/18

$106

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11/20

$106

11/21

$85

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Abilene, TX was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $209 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Abilene, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-11-21.