What is the distance between Houston and Columbus?

The distance between the two cities is 991 miles (1599 km).

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

If you're headed to Columbus from Houston, chances are that your bus will depart from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Columbus Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Houston to Columbus from $130 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Columbus on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 19h	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	Cheapest
	Bus	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 4h	7:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 8h	7:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 21h	7:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:10pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 12h	3:40am	100 E Rich St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35am	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 8h	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 12h	3:40am	100 E Rich St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:42 PM CST.

Get from Houston to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

998 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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.

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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,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 $305 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

3.5/511,302 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.

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 Columbus?

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 Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Columbus, OH by bus

What is the distance between Houston and Columbus?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Columbus?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$147

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $146

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 Columbus, OH, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $146 to $290 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $146 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.